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#3 Most Successful Partnerships with Pujara

Murali Vijay And Cheteshwar Pujara have 10 century stands between them

For any team to be successful in overseas conditions, it is important for the top three batsmen to not only build a solid base but also to capitalise on the start. Building big partnerships is inherent in bowling friendly conditions, which in order makes the job easier for the middle order batsmen to follow.

During the second test, Vijay and Pujara had a mammoth partnership of 209 runs. They currently have ten century stands between them, along with three double century partnerships in Tests. The Vijay-Pujara combination has 2740 runs in 38 innings, at an average of 72.10 per partnership.

In overseas condition, the average drops to 48, while in home condition, it is 89. Over the next year or so, they should get several opportunities to add to their century tally overseas.