Ind vs NZ: Tendulkar Applauds Rachin Ravindra and Sarfaraz Khan's Centuries
Ind vs NZ Test Match Highlights
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed centurions Rachin Ravindra and Sarfaraz Khan following their heroics in the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Rachin Ravindra's Brilliant Century
New Zealand batter Rachin, who has roots in Bengaluru, scored his second Test century, guiding the visitors to a total of 402 in their first innings after bundling India out for 46 – their lowest Test score at home. He played a brilliant knock of 134 runs, laced with 13 fours and four sixes. Rachin also became the first New Zealand batter to score a Test century in India since 2012.
Sarfaraz Khan's Maiden Test Century
Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan registered his maiden Test ton in India’s second innings, partnering with Rishabh Pant to lead the charge on Saturday. The pair shared an unbroken 113-run partnership for the fourth wicket before rain halted play during the first session, forcing an early lunch. India were 344/3 after 71 overs, with Sarfaraz (125*) and Pant (53*) at the crease.
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