Cheteshwar Pujara Turns 36 Years Old: Here's A Look At His Best Records

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's best batters in the Test format, celebrates his 36th birthday today. Let's take a glance at some of his notable cricketing records.

A look at Cheteshwar Pujara's best cricket records as he turns 36 years old.

In the Ranji Trophy, India's foremost first-class tournament, Pujara recently surpassed the 20,000-run milestone. He joined the ranks of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar as the fourth Indian batsman to achieve this remarkable feat.

Cheteshwar Pujara is the only Indian player to have faced more than 500 deliveries in a single Test inning. This occurred during the third Test against Australia in 2017 when he scored 202 runs in 525 balls, breaking Rahul Dravid's previous record for the most deliveries faced in a Test innings for India.

Cheteshwar Pujara has amassed a total of 7195 runs in Test cricket, securing the eighth position among the highest run-scorers for India in this format. His consistent performances with the bat have contributed significantly to India's success in Test matches.

Cheteshwar Pujara's impressive record includes scoring 19 centuries in Test cricket, placing him seventh among the players with the most centuries for India in this format.

During the 2018/19 tour, India made history by becoming the first Asian team to clinch a Test series victory in Australia. Cheteshwar Pujara played a pivotal role in this achievement amassing 521 runs in four Tests, including three centuries. Notably, he faced a total of 1258 balls. In recognition of his crucial contributions, Pujara was rightfully honoured with the Man of the Series award.

Cheteshwar Pujara's tally of 521 runs in the 2018/19 Test series in Australia places him third among Asian batsmen, with only Kohli (692 runs in 2014/15) and Dravid (619 runs in 2003/04) surpassing him. Additionally, Pujara holds the record for facing the most balls in a Test series in Australia by any Asian batsman, with an impressive count of 1258 balls in 2018/19.

Cheteshwar Pujara holds the sixth position for the most 50-plus scores for India in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, VVS Laxman and Virat Kohli are the only Indian batters with more 50-plus scores in Test format than Cheteshwar Pujara.