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In a spectacular display of skill and determination, India’s out-of-favour batter Cheteshwar Pujara recently stole the spotlight with a phenomenal double century during Saurashtra‘s opening Ranji Trophy 2024 match against Jharkhand.
Despite being sidelined from the Indian Test squad, Pujara’s outstanding performance not only earned Saurashtra a commanding posᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚition in the game but also set a new record, making him the first Asian t♔o reach the milestone of 17 double centuries in first-class cricket.
Saurashtra’s domination
The match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, witnessed an intriguing battle between Saurashtra and Jharkhand. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Saurashtra’s bowlers, led by Chirag Jani‘s sensꦚational five-wicket haul, efficiently bundled out Jharkhand for a modest total of 142 runs i🀅n 49 overs.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s supremacy
When it was time for Saurashtra to bat, Pujara emerged as the linchpin of the innings, making it a challenging day for the Jharkhand bowlers. With an impressive knock of 243 runs off 356 balls, including 30 fours, Pujara showcased his class and resilience. Supported by Prerak Mankad‘s significant ⛄contribution, Sa✅urashtra declared their innings with a formidable score of 578 runs.
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Historic achievement
Pujara’s remarkable double century marked the 17th occasion in his illustrious career when he surpassed the 200-run mark in first-class cricket, which not only makes him the first Asian to achiev𝔉e such a feat but also places him joint-fourth among batters globally in terms of most first-class double centuries.
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