Cheteshwar Pujara Smashes Century For Sussex In County Championship - SEE PICS

Sussex had restricted Durham to 376 in the first innings.

Cheteshwar Pujara in action.

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara is currently playing for Sussex in the County Championship Division Two. On Friday he scored a century in the first innings against Durham. (Getty)

Pujara who has been appointed as the skipper of Sussex reached three figures mark in style by smashing back-to-back boundaries off Brydon Carse in the 55th over on the second day. (Getty)

Sussex was reeling at 44 for 2 when Pujara came to bat and made 115 off 163 balls to cut short Durham's lead. (Getty)

Pujara also built a crucial  112-run partnership with Tom Clark. The Saurashtra-based batter smashed  13 fours and a six during his innings. (Getty)

This knock will give a lot of confidence to Pujara who is the Indian Test specialist and will be playing in the  WTC final against Australia at The Oval in London in June. (Getty)

Pujara made five centuries and was the fourth-highest run-getter in the Championship, making 1094 runs in eight matches in the last season. (Getty)