Young Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan was out after scoring 150 runs. Tim Southee got him caught by Ejaz Patel. There was a partnership of 177 runs for the fourth wicket between Sarfaraz and Pant. KL Rahul has come in to bat at number six. Pant is present at the crease to support him.
India’s score crosses 400 runs
With the brilliant partnership of Sarfaraz and Pant, India’s score has crossed 400 runs in the second innings. In this way, India has achieved a lead of 46 runs against New Zealand so far. Sarfaraz is present at the crease after scoring 147 runs and Pant has scored 87 runs.
Great partnership of Pant-Sarfaraz
The partnership of more than 150 runs for the fourth wicket has been completed between Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan. Pant is currently playing after scoring 82 runs in 80 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan is present at the crease after scoring 137 runs.
India gained lead
The Indian team has taken the lead in the second innings of the first Test match against New Zealand on the basis of the brilliant partnership of Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. New Zealand had scored 402 runs after all out India for 46 runs in the first innings and took a lead of 356 runs. However, India batted well in the second innings and managed to take the lead. At present Sarfaraz Khan is present at the crease after scoring 127 runs and Pant has scored 70 runs.