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Sarfaraz Khan Blasts 56-Ball Century to 157 in Vijay Hazare as ODI Selection Nears

The knock doubles as a selection audition with the New Zealand ODI squad expected on January 5.

Overview

  • Sarfaraz Khan, playing for Mumbai, struck a century off 56 balls against Goa in Jaipur and later reached 157 off 75, according to Republic World.
  • He cleared the ropes 14 times during the innings, underscoring a power-hitting display that dominated the bowling.
  • Earlier match updates reported him at 144 not out from 69 balls with Mumbai 320 for five after 40 overs.
  • The performance is being framed as a timely case for national consideration ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.
  • His hundred arrived faster than Rohit Sharma’s recent 62-ball century in the same tournament, as noted in the coverage.