Top 5 test cricket moments for India against Australia in Bangalore

#3 Cheteshwar Pujara’s test debut, 2010

Walking out at a score of 17-1, Pujara scored 72 off 129 balls

India’s current no. 3 should get motivation from the fact that his classy fifty in the fourth innings of the test match sealed a memorable test for India. As Pujara struggles to make it big today, his old self would like to remind him of what the Saurashtra batsman is capable of.

Playing against a dangerous Mitchell Johnson, he was bundled out for just 4 in the first innings. Touted as a steady batsman who could fill the big shoes of Rahul Dravid, Pujara came out to bat at no. 5 in the 1^st innings. However, chasing a tricky target of 207, Pujara was unexpectedly promoted to no. 3 in the 4^th innings.

He stepped up.

Not only did he score a fifty, but his 57-run stand with Tendulkar was paramount in guiding India past the finishing line. Virender Sehwag’s early wicket had put considerable pressure on the hosts but the debutant soaked in it to manifest a class act.

Walking out at a score of 17-1, he scored 72 off 129 balls to get the second highest 4^th innings score by an Indian on debut.