Sarfaraz Khan's Historic Maiden Test Century Tightens India's Grip – Lotus365 Match Prediction

Sarfaraz Khan’s brilliant maiden Test century narrows India’s deficit as they edge closer to New Zealand’s total in a thrilling contest. Lotus365 match prediction insights.

Sarfaraz Khan’s stellar maiden Test century, combined with Rishabh Pant’s aggressive half-century, helped India close in on New Zealand’s total on Day 4 of the Test match. India’s score reached 344 for 3 by Lunch, trailing New Zealand by just 12 runs in what has been an intense contest. The partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant added 113 valuable runs, showcasing a brilliant display of counter-attacking cricket.

Sarfaraz Khan started the day with confidence, dispatching William O'Rourke for boundaries through the slips, followed by an elegant punch through cover to bring up his maiden century. His aggressive style, utilizing dabs, lofts, and uppercuts, ensured that New Zealand’s strategy of bowling outside the off-stump was neutralized.

Rishabh Pant, who was relatively quiet in the initial part of the innings, came into his own soon after, smashing Tim Southee for a towering six and later launching a brutal attack on Ajaz Patel. Pant’s aggressive approach kept the momentum going, even as Sarfaraz took a more measured approach after reaching his hundred.

Despite New Zealand delivering their first maiden over 48 minutes into the day, they struggled to contain the Indian batsmen. Pant’s aggressive play and Sarfaraz’s steady accumulation put India in a strong position by the end of the rain-affected session.

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