Published 13:21 IST, December 18th 2020
Cheteshwar Pujara breaks MASSIVE Joe Root record after rearguard in Adelaide
Cheteshwar Pujara broke another record during his innings in the India vs Australia 1st Test as India's test specialist managed to get 43 runs in 160 balls
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Cheteshwar Pujara created many records during India’s maiden Test series triumph in Australia earlier. India's test specialist has managed to continue down the same track as he broke yet another record during his innings in the India vs Australia 1st Test.
Is Pujara India's new Rahul Dravid?
Often sees as a modern-day Rahul Dravid, India’s new wall has now faced the most number of balls by any player against Australia. Pujara has met with 3,609 balls against Australia. Pujara’s record, took in 28 innings across the last 10 years, makes him the topmost player to face most deliveries by Australian bowlers. Pujara helped himself to a fighting 43 runs in 160 balls for the Indian team on the first day of India vs Australia 1st Test that took place at the Adelaide Oval.
Pujara overtakes Joe Root
Cheteshwar Pujara overtook England skipper Joe Root as he set the record for facing most deliveries against Australia in Test cricket. The English skipper’s record against arch-rivals Australia is at 3607 deliveries faced. Next on the list is another fellow English batsman. Former English skipper, Alastair Cook has faced 3,274 balls against Australia while Pujara’s teammate and Indian team captain Virat Kohli has met over 3,115 balls.
The Indian southpaw played a trademark calm, composed konk while at the crease. He kept on going and did not look like giving his wicket away easily. However, he was undone only by the brilliance of Nathan Lyon. The Aussie spinner has often haunted the Saurashtra based player and managed to get the better of him for the 10th time in Test matches.
India vs Australia live update
After managing 233/6 at the end of Day 1, India folded up for 244 as their batting tail managed to add only 11 runs to the overnight score before losing all remaining wickets. Mitchell Starc managed to trouble the Indian batsmen especially with the second new ball and ended with figures of 4/53.
Currently, the Indian team have started their bowling innings and have managed to get rid of Matthew Wade and Joe Burns. Jasprit Bumrah has been bowling with great rhythm and was responsible for the two dismissals. Fans can catch India vs Australia live action from 9:30 AM IST onwards. The match is being televised live on the Sony SIX, Sony TEN 1, and Sony TEN 3 channels in India. It can also be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
Updated 13:21 IST, December 18th 2020