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.

Sarfaraz took seven innings to reach the triple-figure mark. He brought up his hundred in 110 deliveries that included 13 fours and 3 sixes

Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden test century as India continued its comeback on the fourth day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.