Cheteshwar Pujara, known as the “New Wall,” has been a rock-solid presence in the Indian Test cricket team, playing in an impressive 99 matches. It’s an incredible achievement, making him one of the top thirteen Indian players with so many appearances. Throughout his career, he has amassed a remarkable 7,021 runs, with an average of 44.15.

Imagine the thrill Pujara must have felt when he made his Test debut in 2010. Two years later, he scored up his first century, and it must have been an exciting moment for him. The match was held in Hyderabad, and the joy of scoring that ground-breaking achievement in front of the home crowd must have been a dream come true. Since then, Pujara has left his mark on the cricketing world, smashing centuries against almost every major Test-playing nation. He seems to particularly relish facing Australia and England, as he has notched up an impressive five centuries against each of them. Sri Lanka and New Zealand have also felt the force of Pujara’s bat, with four centuries against the previous and two against the final. He has also delighted fans with centuries against South Africa, West Indies, and Bangladesh.

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What’s even more remarkable is that most of Pujara’s centuries have contributed to his team’s victories. Just imagine the immense pride and happiness he must have experienced when he realized that his runs played a vital role in securing those wins. Thirteen of his centuries have come in winning matches, four in draws, and two in defeats. Pujara’s performances on the field truly make a difference for the Indian team.

Pujara’s prowess extends beyond centuries. He has also notched up an impressive 34 fifties in Test cricket, showcasing his consistency and ability to make valuable contributions even when a century is out of reach. Among his centuries, three of them stand out as double hundreds, with his highest score being an unbeaten 206 against England in 2012. Just picture the sheer elation and satisfaction he must have felt when reaching such extraordinary milestones. Additionally, he has surpassed the 150-run mark four times, showing his ability to convert good starts into substantial scores.

What sets Cheteshwar Pujara apart is his ability to excel both at home and abroad. He has scored nine centuries in foreign lands and ten in India, proving that he is equally adept at handling different conditions. His performances in the SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) have been particularly impressive, with five centuries against these top-quality opponents. Pujara has also left his mark with three centuries in Sri Lanka and one in Bangladesh, showing his adaptability to subcontinental conditions as well.

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Pujara’s achievements have earned him the seventh spot among Indian players with the most Test centuries. It’s a great honor, and he must take great pride in that success. Additionally, he has attained the rare achievement of getting two centuries at three different venues: the SSC in Colombo, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This consistency across various stadiums demonstrates his ability to perform at a high level, regardless of the location.

Cheteshwar Pujara’s journey in Test cricket has been filled with all kinds of victories, but his firm determination and resilience have brought him success. The passion he brings to the game is palpable, and his performances continue to inspire cricket fans worldwide. Pujara’s ability to handle pressure situations and contribute to team victories is what makes him such a valuable asset to the Indian Test team.

Cheteshwar Pujara Test Hundreds List

No.	Score	Versus	Venue	Date	Result
1	159	New Zealand	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad	23 August 2012	Won
2	206*	England	Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad	15 November 2012	Won
3	135	England	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	23 November 2012	Lost
4	204	Australia	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad	2 March 2013	Won
5	113	West Indies	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	14 November 2013	Won
6	153	South Africa	Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	18 December 2013	Draw
7	145*	Sri Lanka	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo	28 August 2015	Won
8	101*	New Zealand	Holkar Stadium, Indore	8 October 2016	Won
9	124	England	Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot	9 November 2016	Draw
10	119	England	VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vishakhapatnam	17 November 2016	Won
11	202	Australia	JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi	16 March 2017	Draw
12	153	Sri Lanka	Galle International Stadium, Galle	26 July 2017	Won
13	133	Sri Lanka	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo	3 August 2017	Won
14	143	Sri Lanka	Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur	24 November 2017	Won
15	132*	England	Rose Bowl, Southampton	30 August 2018	Lost
16	123	Australia	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	6 December 2018	Won
17	106	Australia	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	26 December 2018	Won
18	193	Australia	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	3 January 2019	Draw
19	102*	Bangladesh	Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong	16 December 2022	Won