The Kennington Oval in London will be hosting the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023 between Australia and India. After two years of intense battle in the longest format, two deserving teams will go head-to-head in the capital city of England.

Cheteshwar Pujara has played a vital role in them reaching the final of the WTC. The right-handed batter has a fine record against Australia. He has scored 2033 runs in 24 Tests at a hefty average of 50.82. He will be crucial for the Indian side if they are to lift the title this week.

On that note, let’s have a look at Cheteshwar Pujara’s three best knocks against Australia.

#3 123 – 1st Test, Adelaide (December 6 - 10, 2018)

India toured Australia for a limited-overs series in 2018. The first Test was played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. India batted first and were knocked over on 250 but Cheteshwar Pujara was the standout batter for them. He scored 123 off 246 balls which included seven fours and two maximums. His innings was instrumental in getting them the first-innings lead and they eventually won the game by 31 runs.

#2 193 – 4th Test, Sydney (January 3 – 7, 2019)

In the New Year Test of 2019, India opted to bat first and put a mammoth first innings total of 622 before declaring. Pujara was fantastic with the bat as he stood tall against the hosts and gave them no chance. He scored 193 off 373 balls and missed out on a well-deserved ton by seven runs. The Australian bowlers toiled hard to dismiss Pujara.

#1 77 – 3rd Test, Sydney (January 7 – 11, 2021)

The steel-minded Cheteshwar Pujara was on display in the third Test of the iconic India’s series win down under in 2021. India were set a target of 407 and Pujara was rock-solid in his defence and denied the hosts the victory. He scored 77 off 205 balls and helped his side draw the game. He fought the battle for 285 minutes and even copped a few blows on his body.