Sat Oct 19 11:22:36 UTC 2024: **News Article Summary:**

– **Match Overview**: The first Test of a three-match series between India and New Zealand is taking place in Bengaluru.

– **Sarfaraz Khan’s Performance**:
– Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant century in the second innings after getting out for a duck in the first innings.
– He completed his century in just 110 balls, hitting 13 fours and 3 sixes.
– His performance led to him becoming the 22nd Indian player to score both a zero and a century in the same Test match.

– **Opportunity in the Team**: Sarfaraz was included in the playing XI as a replacement for an unfit Shubman Gill.

– **Previous Records**:
– Previously, he made his Test debut against England, where he scored 62 and an unbeaten 68.
– He has crossed the 50-run mark four times in seven innings since his debut.

– **Historical Context**:
– Sarfaraz is only the seventh Indian to score a Test century at the number 4 position in this century, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
– He has now scored 16 first-class centuries, including a double century in the Irani Cup against Rest of India, making him the first Mumbai player to achieve that.

– **Statistics**: Sarfaraz has a remarkable first-class average of 69.56, the highest among all active cricketers.

– **Match Situation**: By the end of the second day, India was bowled out for 46 runs, while New Zealand scored 180/3, leading by 134 runs.

Overall, Sarfaraz Khan’s impressive comeback with a century has been a highlight amid challenging team circumstances.

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