Sarfaraz said it was decided that they won't go for quick runs while batting with Pant but the excitement of getting to his maiden Test century got to him.

Rishabh Pant braved his way to a brilliant half-century on Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on October 19, Saturday. Pant walked out to bat while being heavily strapped in the morning alongside Sarfaraz Khan.

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant narrowly avoided a run-out during India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand. Sarfaraz, eyeing his maiden Test century, called off a risky second run while Pant continued running.