Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara dismissed for 99 versus Assam
What's the story
Cheteshwar Pujara narrowly missed out on his 67th century in First-Class cricket.
The top-order Saurashtra batter was dismissed on 99 off 167 balls on Day 2 of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy encounter against Assam at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot (10 fours).
Nevertheless, Pujara's knock has bolstered Saurashtra's total as the team resumed Day 2 at 361/3.
Here are his stats.
Knock
Another patient knock from Pujara
Saurashtra had an incredible start after they elected to bat first.
Openers Harvik Desai (130) and Chirag Jani (80) propelled them to 146 before the latter departed.
Pujara joined forces with Desai thereafter, adding a 94-run stand. He also shared a 93-run partnership with Sheldon Jackson.
Pujara, who batted with his usual precision, was dismissed by Mukhtar Hussain on Day 2 morning.
Stats
Pujara's stellar FC record
Pujara, who was once the backbone of Team India's top order, missed out on his 67th century in First-Class cricket.
The right-handed batter, known for his marathon knocks, has raced to 21,273 runs in First-Class cricket.
His average in red-ball cricket goes past 51, while he owns 81 half-centuries.
Pujara has tallied 7,195 runs in 103 Tests at 43.60 for India (19 tons).
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His numbers in the ongoing season
As per ESPNcricinfo, Pujara has amassed 370 runs at 52.85 from six matches (8 innings) in the 2024/25 Ranji season. This would have been his second century of the campaign. He struck 234 runs earlier versus Chhattisgarh in October.