Cheteshwar Pujara, often called “The New Wall of Indian Cricket”, has built his reputation through patience, discipline, and unmatched concentration. Over the years, he has created several unique records in Test cricket that show his value to the Indian team.
One of Pujara’s most famous achievements came in the 2017 Ranchi Test against Australia, where he faced 525 balls to score a marathon 202 runs. This is still the record for the most balls faced by an Indian batsman in a single Test innings. His ability to tire out bowlers and anchor the innings made him one of India’s most dependable players.
In another historic moment, during the 2017 Eden Gardens Test against Sri Lanka, Pujara batted on all five days of the match. He became only the third Indian cricketer (after ML Jaisimha and Ravi Shastri) to achieve this rare feat.
Along with these milestones, his overall career numbers are equally impressive. With more than 7,000 Test runs, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, Pujara played many match-saving and match-winning knocks for India. His highest score of 206 against England in 2012* remains one of his finest innings.
Here is a summary of his top records and career stats:
📊 Cheteshwar Pujara – Top Records & Career Stats
| Record / Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Most Balls Faced in a Test Innings (by an Indian) | 525 balls vs Australia, Ranchi 2017 (202 runs) |
| Batted on All 5 Days of a Test | vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata 2017 – 3rd Indian to achieve this |
| Total Test Runs | 7,195 runs @ 43.60 average |
| Test Centuries / Fifties | 19 / 35 |
| Highest Test Score | 206* vs England, 2012 |
| ICC Test Ranking Peak | No. 2 in 2017 |
Pujara’s career shows that in cricket, sometimes patience is the biggest weapon. He may not have been flashy, but his determination and ability to grind runs under pressure made him a true Test cricket legend.
