IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan’s Blazing Century, Rohit and Kohli’s Reactions Steal the Show

Sarfaraz Khan Shines with Maiden Test Century

Sarfaraz Khan scored the first century of his Test career during India’s second innings in the first Test match against New Zealand (IND vs NZ, 1st Test). Sarfaraz did the amazing feat of scoring a century in 110 balls, Sarfaraz completed his century by hitting a four.

When Sarfaraz scored a stormy century, Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma looked very happy, both stood up and clapped for Sarfaraz. Let us tell you that Sarfaraz had scored a lot of runs in domestic cricket. Now Sarfaraz has proved himself by scoring the first century in his Test career. Sarfaraz could not even open his account in the first innings.

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Partnership with Virat Kohli

Let us tell you that Sarfaraz had shared a 136-run partnership for the third wicket with Virat Kohli on the third day of the Test match and kept India in the match. Sarfaraz along with Kohli surprised the fans by sharing a quick 136-run partnership in 165 balls. Sarfaraz has batted brilliantly in domestic cricket. He has a total of 15 centuries to his name in first-class cricket.

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Celebration and Reactions

As soon as Sarfaraz hit a four and scored a century, this young batsman started dancing on the field. Sarfaraz celebrated his first Test century with full enthusiasm. Sarfaraz hugged Pant. At the same time, in the dressing room, the Indian players were seen standing and clapping, happiness was visible on the face of coach Gautam Gambhir.

This celebration is hallmark of years of grit, determination, toil and patience. 🥹

– Sarfaraz Khan, you’re a champion! ⭐pic.twitter.com/LMewWXypMW

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 19, 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar’s reaction goes viral Love how Sarfaraz Khan is giving the finger to the ‘Mumbai school of batting’ 😉 Finally, it’s all about runs & boy he knows how to get those! 👏👏👏 Sanjay Manjrekar  October 19, 2024 Ian Bishop was also impressed Comments Absolute delight for Sarfaraz Khan. Loved the way his teammates seemed to enjoy that first test century for him as much as he did. Never gave up and kept working.

This century is a special moment for Sarfaraz Khan, marking his rise as a key player for Team India in Test cricket.

Playing XIs

Team India:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suraj Kumar, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

New Zealand:
Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Darrel Mitchell, Tom Bundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke

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