In a thrilling turn of events, rain played spoilsport during India’s impressive performance against New Zealand in the first test cricket match. Sarfaraz Khan’s remarkable unbeaten century and Rishabh Pant’s quick 53 not out propelled India to a commanding position of 344/3, just trailing by 12 runs on day four of the match on October 19, 2024.
The Rise of Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan resumed his stellar performance from the previous day to achieve his maiden Test century. With 125 not out from 154 balls, including 16 fours and three sixes, Sarfaraz demonstrated his skill and determination.
Pant’s Resilience
Despite a setback to his right knee earlier in the match, Rishabh Pant returned to the field with a bang. Pant’s unbeaten 53 off 56 balls, comprising five fours and three sixes, not only bolstered India’s score but also uplifted the team’s morale.
Match Summary
India, with a first-innings score of 46, staged a remarkable comeback to reach 344/3 in 71 overs. Leading the charge were Rohit Sharma with 52 runs and Virat Kohli with 70 runs, along with the stellar performances of Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel claimed 2 wickets for 100 runs. The home team now trails New Zealand, who scored 402 runs, by just 12 runs.
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Published on October 19, 2024 at 11:30 am IST