New Delhi: Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan scored his first Test century on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. His efforts with Rishabh Pant resulted in a 177-run partnership, leading to India’s second innings total.
During this, Sarfaraz and Pant discussed their strategy while reflecting on their successful innings. duleep trophy At the same place. He decided to adopt an aggressive approach.
“We both play aggressive cricket.
A few days ago, we played a Duleep Trophy match here. We had to counter-attack in the second innings. We had to score runs and then give them a fight. So we were discussing that it’s back to the Duleep Trophy days, so let’s do it again, and then we started playing aggressive cricket,” Sarfaraz said in the press conference after the day.
India started the fourth day in an uncertain position after losing the wicket of Virat Kohli for 70 runs at the end of the third day. Sarfaraz and Pant made a strong partnership, in which Sarfaraz scored 150 runs. Pant missed his century by scoring 99 runs.
With their partnership, India achieved a total score of 462 runs in the second innings and set a target of 107 runs for New Zealand. India collapsed after tea with four wickets falling in quick succession, but the foundation laid by Sarfaraz and Pant ensured a competitive score. The Indian innings ended in 99.3 overs.
The target of 107 runs is challenging for New Zealand on the last day.
India will aim to defend their score and achieve victory.
