Sarfaraz Khan’s 5 best knocks in first class cricket

Team India will be facing England in the second Test match slated to take place on February 2. Notably, star cricketer Sarfaraz Khan received his maiden call-up to the Indian squad after Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul were ruled out due to injuries. Undoubtedly, the 26-year-old cricketer has been consistently performing in the Ranji Trophy for several years and has now been selected for Team India owing to his surreal run-making abilities and consistency. Notably, fans also expressed elation over Sarfaraz Khan’s inclusion, highlighting their belief that he deserved a place in the Indian team.

Meanwhile, the stylish right-handed batter emerged as the top scorer in the Ranji Trophy 2022 season with an impressive tally of 982 runs. His noteworthy performances also include scoring 928 runs in the 2019–20 season. However, there has been ongoing debate and discussion about the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the Test team and the significance of Ranji Trophy performances in India’s squad selection. Meanwhile, the dashing batter has a great chance to respond to their criticism in the Test series.

In the same vein, check out Sarfaraz Khan’s top five best knocks in first-class games

5. 130 vs. Karnataka in Mumbai, 2020

Sarfaraz Khan (Source – Twitter)

This great knock by Sarfaraz Khan was his third century in three matches and his fourth in the Ranji Trophy 2020 season. Notably, the right-handed batted for over four hours and faced 160 balls, including 14 fours and six sixes.

Moreover, the star cricketer helped Mumbai score 353 in the first inning and take a 24-run lead at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium.

4. 155 vs. Saurashtra in Rajkot, 201

Sarfaraz Khan (Source – Twitter)

This was Sarfaraz Khan’s first century in Mumbai after switching from Uttar Pradesh back in 2019. Notably, the star cricketer batted for over five hours and faced 145 balls, reaching 19 fours and six sixes. He helped Mumbai score 394 in the first inning and take a 73-run lead.

However, Saurashtra also bounced back magnificently on their home soil and helped his side win the match in the Ranji Trophy 2019–2020.

3. 177 vs. Madhya Pradesh in Indore, 2022.

Sarfaraz Khan (Source – Twitter)

This great knock was the highest score by Sarfaraz Khan in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy season and his fifth century in six matches. Notably, the dashing batter batted for over six hours and faced 249 balls, hitting 23 fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, the right-handed batter helped Mumbai post 465 in the first inning and set up a 155-run victory against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan guided his side to enter the final of 2021-2022, but Madhya Pradesh defeated them in the final game, where Sarfaraz Khan was named the Player of the Tournament despite the loss in the final game.

2. 226 not out vs. Himachal Pradesh in Dharamsala, 2020.

Sarfaraz Khan (Source – Twitter)

This great knock was Sarfaraz Khan’s second double century in consecutive matches and the highest score by a Mumbai batsman. Speaking about the game here, the right-handed batter hammered unbeaten 226 runs from 213 balls featuring 32 boundaries and four sixes with a solid strike rate of 107, which helped them post 372/5 on Day 1.

However, the match was drawn against Himachal Pradesh after rain halted the play on days 2 and 3.

1. 301 not out vs. Uttar Pradesh in Mumbai, 2020.

Sarfaraz Khan (Source – Twitter)

This was star batter Sarfaraz Khan’s maiden triple century in first-class cricket and the third-highest individual score by a Mumbai batsman in the history of the Ranji Trophy. Notably, the right-handed batter batted for over 10 hours and faced 391 balls, hitting 30 fours and eight sixes to help his side post the massive total of 688/7 before declaring innings.

Meanwhile, the match was later drawn against Uttar Pradesh at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai on January 22 in the Ranji Trophy 2019–2020.