IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan Becomes 22nd Indian Batter to Score Duck and Hundred in Same Test

Sarfaraz Khan smashed his first Test century on day four of the first test between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. He thus became the 22nd Indian batter and 183rd overall to score a duck and a hundred in the same Test.

The last Indian batter who had done the same was Shubman Gill, who achieved the unique feat against Bangladesh in Chennai last month. The only other Indian to score a duck and a hundred against New Zealand was Shikhar Dhawan, who recorded 0 and 115 at Auckland’s Eden Park in 2014.

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As for the game, India were 344-3 when rain stopped play towards the end of the morning session and lunch was called early. The hosts trail by 12 runs after conceding a lead of 356 in the first innings.

Sarfaraz, on 125, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, on 53, were batting in an unbeaten stand of 113 after India began the day on 231-3.

Sarfaraz, a middle-order batter playing his fourth Test, began the day on 70 and tackled the New Zealand pace bowlers with late cuts and chops behind the wicket.

He then punched a boundary off the back foot through cover off Tim Southee to raise his ton as he roared and ran, earning a hug from Pant and a standing ovation from fans and teammates.

Earlier, India were bowled out for 46 in the first innings, their lowest total at home.

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra put the tourists ahead with 134, steering them to 402 all out.

Sarfaraz and Virat Kohli led India’s fightback in an attacking stand of 136 before Glenn Phillips struck on Friday’s last ball to get Kohli caught behind for 70.

The opening day’s play was washed out due to rain.

(With inputs from Agencies)