Cheteshwar Pujara - one of India's most reliable Test batters, announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025. Known for his grit and patience in the longest format, Pujara built a reputation as the backbone of India's middle order for more than a decade.
While his legacy in Test cricket is undeniable, his numbers in the Indian Premier League tells a very different story. Unlike his Test career, his IPL journey was short and scattered but it showed his intent to adapt to T20 cricket's demands.
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Cheteshwar Pujara IPL teams through the years
Here is a look at all the franchises Pujara represented during his IPL career:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2010) - Made his IPL debut under Sourav Ganguly's captaincy. Played 10 matches and scored 122 runs.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (2011–2013) - Spent three seasons with RCB, playing 14 matches and scoring 143 runs.
- Kings XI Punjab (2014) - Opened alongside Virender Sehwag in six games, scoring 125 runs.
- Chennai Super Kings (2021) - Bought at the auction but didn't feature in a single match. CSK went on to win the title that year.
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Cheteshwar Pujara IPL stats and records
Here is a quick breakdown of Pujara's overall IPL career numbers:
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 4s | 6s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 390 | 20.52 | 99.74 | 1 | 50 | 4 | 51 |
While Pujara never became a regular T20 performer, his willingness to take part in the IPL reflected his openness to new formats. Even though his numbers don't match his Test achievements, his presence in the tournament highlighted the respect he commanded and the versatility he was willing to explore.