The day Sarfaraz Khan dreamt about for so long has finally come true—an international century. Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan scored a century for his country. After hitting a ton the batter was running with joy, arms spread wide, in the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Raw emotions coming out from the Indian dressing room, from the Indian cricket fans. Indian cricket control board BCCI has shared a video on this special occasion.

Sarfaraz Khan made a significant impact in Test cricket by scoring his maiden century against New Zealand during a tightly contested match in Bengaluru. His 150-run knock was crucial for India’s second innings, helping them to post a competitive total of 462 runs. Sarfaraz played an aggressive innings, hitting 18 fours and 3 sixes, and partnered with Rishabh Pant to add 177 runs, a stand that stabilized India after a shaky start following Virat Kohli’s dismissal​.

Despite India’s middle-order collapse, Sarfaraz’s innings set up a challenging target for New Zealand, which required just 107 runs on a deteriorating pitch. His century highlighted his ability to perform under pressure, solidifying his place as a key player in India’s future Test campaigns​.

Sarfaraz Khan has had an exceptional domestic cricket career, particularly in the Ranji Trophy, where he has been a prolific run-scorer for Mumbai. Known for his aggressive yet controlled batting, Sarfaraz has regularly been among the top run-getters in the tournament. He has scored over 3,800 runs in first-class cricket, including 14 centuries, with an average hovering around 80, showcasing his consistency.

One of his standout seasons was in 2019-2020, where he scored a double century (301*) and followed it up with multiple centuries, cementing his reputation as a reliable middle-order batsman. His performances have drawn comparisons to some of the greats of Indian domestic cricket, with many considering him a future star for India in Test cricket​.

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