Test Centuries Scored By Cheteshwar Pujara Till 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara, a stalwart in Indian cricket, made his international Test debut in 2010. Hailing from Saurashtra, his journey to the international arena was paved with outstanding performances in domestic cricket, capturing the attention of cricket enthusiasts nationwide.

Pujara's cricketing prowess was evident from a young age. He announced his arrival with a bang, scoring a triple hundred at the Under-14 level, followed by a double hundred at the Under-19 level. These early achievements foreshadowed a promising career ahead.

Since his debut, Pujara has been a pillar of strength in the Indian Test team, known for his solid technique, unwavering concentration, and ability to anchor the innings. In his illustrious Test career spanning over a decade, Pujara has amassed 18 centuries in 85 matches, showcasing his consistency and resilience at the highest level of the game.

Here is a chronological list of Pujara's centuries in Test cricket:

1. August 23, 2012 - 159 vs. New Zealand - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India (Won)

2. November 15, 2012 - 206 vs. England - Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, India (Won)

3. November 23, 2012 - 135 vs. England - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India (Lost)

4. March 2, 2013 - 204 vs. Australia - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India (Won)

5. November 14, 2013 - 113 vs. West Indies - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India (Won)

6. December 18, 2013 - 153 vs. South Africa - Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa (Draw)

7. August 28, 2015 - 145 vs. Sri Lanka- Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Won)

8. October 8, 2016 - 101 vs. New Zealand - Holkar Stadium, Indore, India (Won)

9. November 9, 2016 - 124 vs. England - Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot (Draw)

10. November 17, 2016 - 119 vs. England - Dr. YS Rajashekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vishakhapatnam, India (Won)

11. March 16, 2017 - 202 vs. Australia - JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi (Draw)

12. July 26, 2017 - 153 vs. Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle (Won)

13. August 3, 2017 - 133 vs. Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo (Won)

14. November 24, 2017 - 143 vs. Sri Lanka - Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur (Won)

15. August 30, 2018 - 132 vs. England - Rose Bowl, Southampton, England (Lost)

16. December 6, 2018 - 123 vs. Australia - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia (Won)

17. December 26, 2018 - 106 vs. Australia - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia (Won)

18. January 3, 2019 - 193 vs. Australia - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia (Won)

19. December 16, 2022 - 102 vs. Bangladesh - Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Pujara's ability to deliver under pressure and his knack for scoring big runs in crucial situations have made him a mainstay in the Indian Test team. His journey from the grassroots to international stardom is a testament to his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.