Saturday , November 23 2024

Sarfaraz Khan created history and became the first player to achieve this feat since 1996

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Team India's battle against New Zealand continues in the Bengaluru Test. After Rohit-Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant wreaked havoc with the bat. Pant missed his century by just one run and was out after scoring 99 runs. However, Sarfaraz managed to score the first century of his international career and played a brilliant inning of 150 runs. Sarfaraz achieved a feat in the Bengaluru Test, which was earlier done in the history of Indian cricket in the year 1996.

Sarfaraz did a great job

After being out for one wicket in the first innings, Sarfaraz Khan became the third Indian batsman to score 150 runs in the second innings. Before Sarfaraz, Nayan Mongia had done this unique feat against Australia in 1996. At the same time, in 1953, Madhav Apte had scored unbeaten 163 runs in the second innings after being out for zero in the first innings against West Indies.

Right-handed batsman Sarfaraz hit 18 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes during his innings. Sarfaraz adopted an aggressive approach from the beginning and completed his half-century in just 42 balls. On the fourth day of the Test, Sarfaraz continued to bat brilliantly and scored his first Test century in 110 balls.

match status

The first match of the Test series between India and New Zealand is being played in Bengaluru. Today is the fourth day of the Bengaluru Test. Team India's second innings ended at 462 runs. Sarfaraz Khan scored the most runs for Team India. He played an inning of 150 runs. Apart from him, Rishabh Pant played an inning of 99 runs. Kiwi team has to score 107 runs to win this match. Matt Henry and William took 3-3 wickets for the Kiwi team. The third session could not be played due to rain on the fourth day. On the fifth day, New Zealand needs 107 runs to win.