[Watch] Sarfaraz Khan reaches his 15th first-class ton in MUM vs ROI Irani Trophy match
Team India batter Sarfaraz Khan scored a hundred to put Mumbai on the verge of posting a massive total against the Rest of India (ROI) in the Irani Trophy fixture in Lucknow. The right-handed batter reached the three-figure mark in the 92nd over of the innings with a two off against Yash Dayal.
Sarfaraz, who struck his 15th first-class century, was one of the three players released from India's squad for the second Test against Bangladesh to play in the Irani Trophy. Dayal and Dhruv Jurel were also part of India's squad for the series against Bangladesh.
Here is the moment Sarfaraz scored his century:
Rest of India captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to field first. Although they dismissed Mumbai's top three cheaply, Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer put the innings back on track with half-centuries. Rahane missed out on the three-figure score by three runs.
Sarfaraz Khan made his much-awaited Test debut against England earlier this year
Meanwhile, Sarfaraz's long-standing Test debut came against Ben Stokes-led England earlier this year during the five-game series at home. The 27-year-old made 62 on debut in Rajkot and stayed unbeaten on 68 in the second innings of that Test as the hosts secured a massive win.
However, the team management preferred KL Rahul over Sarfaraz in the middle order for the Bangladesh series. However, the latter could be in the reckoning when India's three-match Test series against New Zealand begins on October 16.
Rohit Sharma and company have started their Test season on a magnificent note, sweeping Bangladesh 2-0. India are also currently on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table and are firmly in line to play in the final for a record third time.
Team India had lost the finals of the first two editions to New Zealand and Australia, respectively.