Sarfaraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan, had a stunning comeback in the second Test against New Zealand, where he scored his maiden century in a Test match since his comeback and fourth overall.
At number six in the batting order, I launched a counterattack on the Kiwi bowlers by quickly ticking the scoreboard as Pakistan struggled to reach scores of 77/4 and 80/5 before Shan Masood’s departure.
Together with Saud Shakeel, the right-handed batsman fashioned a valiant 123-run stand that put Pakistan back in the game.
Despite Saud’s ejection, Sarfaraz Ahmed persisted, scoring his fourth century overall and first since his comeback in the longest format of the game.
Notably, since his comeback, Sarfaraz had scored three half-centuries in a row.
Following his outstanding century, Sarfaraz surpassed Mohammad Rizwan on the list of Pakistani wicketkeeper hitters with the greatest Test batting averages.
Additionally, Sarfaraz has amassed the most runs of any Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter in a Test series with three or fewer games.
Sarfaraz (109*) and Salman Ali Agha (16*) were still at the crease as Pakistan had a score of 249/6 after 78 overs. In addition, the hosts required 70 runs in 15 overs.