Derby (UK): Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara redeemed himself with an unbeaten double hundred in the second innings as Sussex snatched a draw against Derbyshire at the 2022 County Championship here on Sunday. [caption id=“attachment_10566811” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Pujara produced a superb show in his second essay, hitting an unconquered 201 not out off 387 balls. Image Courtesy: @SussexCCC[/caption] Making his debut for Sussex, Pujara was dismissed for six off 15 balls in his first innings on the second day as his team folded for 174 in 56.3 overs in reply to Derbyshire’s 505. However, the Indian produced a superb show in his second essay, hitting an unconquered 201 not out off 387 balls.
A first Sussex 💯 for @cheteshwar1. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/wrKbNYrXvf
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 17, 2022
2⃣0⃣1⃣* on debut. 🙌@cheteshwar1 🌟 pic.twitter.com/T5enZv40vR
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 17, 2022
Enjoyed my debut game for @SussexCCC. Glad that I could contribute to the team's cause. Looking forward to the next game! pic.twitter.com/YHxrhwBaZw
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 17, 2022
His innings was studded with 23 hits to the fence. He shared a 351-run partnership with skipper Tom Haines (243) for the third wicket to bail out Sussex, who were 513 for three in 176.1 overs when the match ended in a draw. The veteran batter was dropped from the Test team following the series in South Africa. Ajinkya Rahane, too, was ignored for the home series against Sri Lanka. Read all the Latest News****, Trending News****, Cricket News****, IPL Live Score****, IPL 2022 schedule****, IPL 2022 Points table and Entertainment News****. Follow us on Facebook****, Twitter and Instagram****.