Sarfaraz said it was decided that they won't go for quick runs while batting with Pant but the excitement of getting to his maiden Test century got to him.

Sarfaraz Khan's first Test century and his 177-run stand with Rishabh Pant helped boost India's second innings total against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz scored 150 runs while Pant added 99, setting a target of 107 runs for New Zealand as India reached 462 runs.

Sarfaraz Khan shared the mix-up incident between him and Rishabh Pant where the duo was involved in a near-miss run-out situation on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand.

Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden test century as India continued its comeback on the fourth day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.

New Zealand gained the upper hand in a pulsating first Test against India in Bengaluru despite an incredible fightback from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. Sarfaraz (150) and Pant (99) batted with great authority on the fourth day of the Test and looked like giving India a substantial lead.

India batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed his first Test century in the first Test match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sarfaraz Khan scored his first Test century, leading India’s comeback against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Coming in at four, Khan formed a crucial 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli. India reduced the deficit to 125 runs,

Sarfaraz Khan played a few unorthodox shots in the first session on Day 4 of first Test and reached his maiden Test century in the first hour of play.