Sarfaraz said it was decided that they won't go for quick runs while batting with Pant but the excitement of getting to his maiden Test century got to him.

Tom Latham’s team is on cusp of history despite a gallant fightback from India to score 462 in their second innings largely due to Sarfaraz’s brilliant 150 off 195 balls and a stand of 177 with a half-fit Rishabh Pant,

Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and Rishabh Pant's 99 pushed India to 438/6 against New Zealand on Day 4 of the first Test in Bengaluru. Starting at 344/3, the duo's partnership led India, despite rain interruptions,