Sarfaraz Khan, who was debuting against England, scored a brilliant half-century against England. Sarfaraz Khan scored his half-century in just 48 balls. Sarfaraz Khan's innings included 7 fours and 1 six. Sarfaraz's half-century was welcomed by his father as well as the fans present on the field. Sarfaraz Khan, who has been waiting for his turn in the Indian team for a long time, has become the 311th player to make his Test debut for India. Apart from this half-century of Sarfaraz Khan, he also made a partnership of more than 50 runs with Jadeja for the sixth wicket. Sarfaraz Khan played a memorable inning of 62 runs in 66 balls.
Scored a half century in the debut match
Sarfaraz Khan is playing the first match of his Test career and has become the 311th Indian player to play Test for India. Anil Kumble gave him the test cap. After which he took it directly to his father. Seeing this his father also became emotional. Now Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant half-century in front of his father sitting in the audience gallery. Sarfaraz Khan completed his half-century in the first innings of the first test.
At that time, along with the father sitting in the field, his wife Romana also became emotional. Sarfaraz Khan, who came on the field after Rohit Sharma's dismissal, adopted an aggressive stance from the very first ball. He was seen playing big shots against every bowler. Let us tell you that this half-century of Sarfaraz Khan was made in just 48 balls.
Made a special record in debut itself
Sarfaraz Khan batted aggressively against England. Sarfaraz Khan became the third Indian batsman to score the fastest half-century on Test debut. Before Sarfaraz Khan, there was Hardik Pandya who scored a half-century in 48 balls in the debut match against Sri Lanka in 2017. Patiala's Yuvraj holds the record for the fastest half-century in Test debut. Who scored a half-century in just 42 balls against England in 1934.
Sarfaraz Khan's record in domestic cricket is excellent
Before making his Test debut for India, Sarfaraz Khan scored many runs in first-class cricket. Sarfaraz Khan has scored 3912 runs in 45 first-class matches at an average of 69.85. During this period he has scored 14 centuries and 11 half-centuries. Let us tell you that Sarfaraz Khan has a great record of scoring 1 triple century in first class cricket.