Rishabh Pant was in full flow in the first Test against New Zealand and played a crisp inning of 99 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to script India's memorable fightback. Pant's blistering knock earned him praise from former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar who called him a 'once in a generation' player.

Putting a first-innings blob behind him with an innings replete of uncharacteristic shot-making comprising late cuts, upper-cuts and slog-sweeps, Sarfaraz Khan reached his maiden Test ton in only 110 balls.

Sarfaraz Khan drew praise from Sanjay Manjrekar after he scored an unbeaten 70 at Stumps on Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

New Zealand gained the upper hand in a pulsating first Test against India in Bengaluru despite an incredible fightback from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. Sarfaraz (150) and Pant (99) batted with great authority on the fourth day of the Test and looked like giving India a substantial lead.

Sarfaraz Khan's maiden Test century on day four of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru propelled India to narrow the visitors' lead to under 100 runs. Sarfaraz, who is playing beause of an injury to Shubman Gill,

In a remarkable display, Sarfaraz Khan rescued India in the opening Test against New Zealand with an unbeaten maiden century. Despite a challenging start, Sarfaraz formed key partnerships and garnered praise from cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh and David Warner for his tenacious performance.