Sarfaraz Khan's Unconventional Batting Style: Ramp Shots, Sweeps, and Dabs Impress India in Match Against New Zealand

During the ongoing first Test between New Zealand and India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Kiwis took a commanding lead of 356 runs. Many cricket pundits and fans believed that the match would soon come to a swift conclusion. However, much to everyone's surprise, Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan orchestrated a remarkable fightback for India. Despite both players failing to make an impact in the first innings, Kohli and Sarfaraz formed a formidable 136-run partnership for the third wicket, closing in on the deficit and keeping India's hopes alive.

Kohli, unfortunately, was dismissed by Glenn Phillips on the last ball of the day for 70 but Sarfaraz was still going strong at the other end.

Kohli and Khan kept the scoreboard moving, putting loose deliveries away for runs. Sarfaraz was at his attacking best, displaying equal composure off the backfoot and front foot.

The right-handed batter, who has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for years, mixed good attacking intent with solid defensive technique. Along with Kohli, he led India's fightback in the Test match.

After being belted by New Zealand for one and a half days, Sarfaraz Khan's innings gave the Indian fans something to cheer and the internet went crazy. Fans went gaga over his ramp shots.

"Sarfaraz’s batting isnt for faint hearted," commented one user. Another user wrote, "Sarfaraz Khan special in Bengaluru."

"You could have mistaken Sarfaraz Khan to be batting at Azad Maidan the way he looked & got out in the first innings. You could mistake Sarfaraz Khan to be batting at Azad Maidan the way he’s toyed with the New Zealand bowling in the second innings," another user pointed out on X.

Sharing a picture of Sarfaraz with head coach Gautam Gambhir, a user commented, "Yesterday, Guru Gautam Gambhir provided special tips to Sarfaraz Khan. Today, he proved Gambhir's trust was well-placed."

Sarfaraz Khan was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, as he fell prey to a fabulous catch by Devon Conway. Team India would now be hoping for the batter to go big in the second innings.

Speaking of the ongoing Test, New Zealand gained a lead of 356 runs after bundling out India for 46 in the first innings.

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal led India's fightback as the opening duo put on 72 runs for the opening wicket. Jaiswal was eventually dismissed for 35.

Rohit was also looking good, scoring 52, before being unfortunately dismissed in the second innings.

India ended day 3 at 231/3, trailing New Zealand by 125 runs.