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.

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant narrowly avoided a run-out during India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand. Sarfaraz, eyeing his maiden Test century, called off a risky second run while Pant continued running.

Sarfaraz Khan's stellar 150 and Rishabh Pant's near-century placed India within striking distance of New Zealand’s lead at Chennai's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite challenging weather, their formidable partnership and tactical prowess against both pace and spin displayed resilience and skill on Day 4 of the first Test.

Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden test century as India continued its comeback on the fourth day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.

India batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed his first Test century in the first Test match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.