LONDON: Cheteshwar Pujara hit fourth century in as many matches on Saturday to put Sussex in a strong position in County Championship match against Middlesex at Hove.
Middlesex had dominated the first half of the third day but then a third-wicket partnership of 138 at five an over between Pujara and Tom Alsop, whose run-scoring matched that of the Indian master before he was well caught at slip for 66, put Sussex on top and set up the possibility of a declaration and run chase on the final day.
The Indian batsman pulled spinner Mark Stoneman for four to reach 99 and then cut the same bowler through backward-point for three to reach his hundred from 133 balls, with 13 fours and a six.
At close Sussex were 236-3, a lead of 270, with Pujara 125 not out.
Earlier the most important Sussex player was Ollie Robinson, who completed a five-wicket return in his first match for four months.
Middlesex had resumed on 284-6, still 108 runs in arrears. But after just four overs, and with the new ball available, the players came off for bad light.
