IND vs ENG [WATCH]: Sarfaraz Khan hits a majestic six off Tom Hartley to complete his maiden Test half century

As India entered the third Test of the ongoing red-ball series against England, all eyes turned to the promising talent of Sarfaraz Khan, who earned his maiden Test cap ahead of the crucial clash at Rajkot. Stepping onto the cricketing stage with confidence, the young right-handed batter did not disappoint. Displaying a masterful exhibition of skill and determination, he swiftly reached his half-century in just 48 balls.

Sarfaraz reaches the milestone with a maximum

As the spotlight continued to shine on him, Sarfaraz’s performance added a compelling chapter to the unfolding narrative of Indian cricket, leaving fans and pundits eager to witness more of his promising journey.

In a dazzling display of skill and flair, the juggernaut left an indelible mark on his international debut as he confidently dispatched a beautifully struck six straight down the ground, expertly connecting with a delivery from spinner Tom Hartley. This emphatic shot enthralled the spectators and played a pivotal role in propelling India past the 300-run milestone while maintaining a mere four wickets down.

The 26-year-old’s rapid fifty not only injected excitement into the cricketing arena but also etched his name into the record books, equalling a remarkable feat, i.e. the fastest fifty by an Indian debutant in Test cricket.

Here is the video:

𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙯 – Apna time a̶y̶e̶g̶a̶ aa gaya! 🗣️

He brings up a 48-balls half century on Test debut 💪🔥#INDvENG #BazBowled #JioCinemaSports #TeamIndia #IDFCFirstBankTestSeries pic.twitter.com/kyJYhVkGFv

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) February 15, 2024

Moment when sarfaraz khan made 50 in his debut match with 100+ strike rate

Fearless Batting From #SarfarazKhan 🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥 #INDvsENGTestpic.twitter.com/oMRTdiU6yO

— Simran 🇮🇳 (@Simra230) February 15, 2024

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India stands tall at the end of Day 1

India’s batting performance showcased resilience and brilliance, concluding with a score of 326/5 on Day 1. Despite a shaky start, with the hosts standing at a precarious 33-3, the narrative took a dramatic turn thanks to the extraordinary 204-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Ravindra Jadeja and skipper Rohit Sharma. Their collaboration rescued India from an early collapse and decisively shifted the momentum in the hosts’ favour.

Rohit departed after a stellar innings, accumulating an impressive 131 runs. Sarfaraz contributed significantly with a beautiful knock of 62 runs before an unfortunate run-out curtailed his innings. The ever-reliable Jadeja, standing strong at 110 runs, continues to anchor the innings alongside Kuldeep Yadav, who held his ground with a single run to his name.

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