Pujara makes history after 108 years: Hits third double century for Sussex; Became the first Indian to score a double century at Lord's

Cheteshwar Pujara has created county history in England. He scored his third double century for Sussex against Middlesex on Wednesday. He also became the first Sussex player to score three double centuries in a single season after 108 years. Apart from this, he also became the first Indian to score a double century in any level match at Lord’s, known as the mecca of cricket.

Pujara played an innings of 231 runs off 403 balls. He is also captaining the team due to injury to Tom Haynes in this match. In this way, Pujara has a double century in this first match as the captain of Sussex, before this season, Pujara has played an innings of 201 runs in 387 balls and 203 runs in 334 balls.

He returned to the team on the strength of county cricket

Pujara returned to the Test team on the strength of county cricket. Pujara was dropped from the home series against Sri Lanka due to poor form. After Pujara was dropped from the team, he had an impressive performance for Sussex in the county. Pujara could only score 13 runs in the first innings of this match, though he scored a half-century in the second innings. He scored 66 runs off 168 balls. He then rejoined his county team Sussex and was dismissed for 46 in the first match.

Pujara’s 5th century in this season

Pujara has scored his 5th century this season. Playing for Sussex, Pujara has scored more than 950 runs in 7 matches this season. He started the season for Sussex with a double century against Derbyshire and followed that up with a century against Worcestershire and a double century against Durham. He scored 170 not out against Middlesex in May, while 231 against Middlesex.

A huge score of 523 in Sussex’s first innings

Pujara’s batting led Sussex to a massive score of 523 on the second day of the first innings of the match. He shared a partnership of 219 runs for the third wicket with Tom Alsop. When Pujara came to bat, Sussex were 2 for 99 in 35 overs. He took over the innings along with Tom Allsup. Tom scored 135 runs off 277 balls. He hit 15 fours in his innings, while Middlesex scored 103 runs without the loss of a wicket by the end of the second day’s play.