With this half-century, he became the joint-second fastest Indian batter along with Hardik Pandya to score a half-century on his Test debut. Hardik took 48 balls to reach his fifty on debut against Sri Lanka in 2017. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sarfaraz is just behind former India cricketer Yadavenadrasingh (Yuvraj of Patiala) who made a fifty in his first and last Test in 42 deliveries in 1934.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Sarfaraz suffered a scary run-out halting his innings on 62. On 99, Ravindra Jadeja pushed one straight to mid-on and called Sarfaraz Khan, who reacted immediately only to be sold down the river by the senior partner. Mark Wood guiding the mid-on region picked the ball and with a direct hit on the non-strike end caught Sararaz short and halted his innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sarfaraz's innings was built on nine boundaries and a single six off Joe Root. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
India, riding on Jadeja and Rohit Sharma's centuries, posted a mammoth score of 326\/5 at the end of Day 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India were in potential trouble when they found themselves down 33 for 3 on a pitch full of runs, especially with two debutants to come. However, they managed to reach 326 for 5 at stumps thanks to a 204-run partnership for the fourth wicket, India's first-century stand of the series, between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a stunning debut, Sarfaraz Khan blasted 62 off 66 before being run out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-fc-eye-win-against-kerala-blasters-at-home.jpg", "alt_img": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC eye win against Kerala Blasters at home", "alt_title": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC eye win against Kerala Blasters at home ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC Eye Win Against Kerala Blasters At Home On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC Eye Win Against Kerala Blasters At Home, Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium: Sarfaraz Khan on Thursday etched his name in history as he went slammed the joint-second fastest.", "seo_keywords": "Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Sarfaraz Khan, Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Hardik Pandya, Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Mark Wood, Joe Root, Rohit Sharma", "tag": "", "tagging": "Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Sarfaraz Khan, Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Hardik Pandya, Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Mark Wood, Joe Root, Rohit Sharma", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-fc-eye-win-against-kerala-blasters-at-home", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "858", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-02-15 18:12:04", "updated": "2024-02-15 18:12:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Sarfaraz Khan, Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Hardik Pandya, Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Mark Wood, Joe Root, Rohit Sharma", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-15 18:12:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "england_cricket": "0", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-fc-eye-win-against-kerala-blasters-at-home-138307" }