Young batter Sarfaraz Khan found himself in a tense moment with Rishabh Pant on Day 4 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. A miscommunication between the wickets almost resulted in Pant’s dismissal, but some quick thinking and luck spared India from losing a crucial wicket at very crucial time in the match.

The incident occurred in the first ball of the 56th over during India’s second innings. Facing New Zealand’s Matt Henry, Sarfaraz Khan cut the ball towards deep backward point, and the batting duo comfortably completed the first run. However, Pant eyed a second run and started advancing down the pitch, unaware that Sarfaraz was signaling him to stop.

At the non-striker’s end, Sarfaraz was seen frantically yelling, gesturing, and even jumping to stop Pant, who had already set off for the second run. Despite Sarfaraz’s efforts, Pant only noticed the danger halfway down the pitch. Fortunately for India, Devon Conway’s throw from the boundary was off target, and Tom Blundell missed a chance to break the stumps. The close call saved Pant from a run-out, but not before Sarfaraz showed his frustration at the experienced wicketkeeper’s lapse.

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Despite the drama, Sarfaraz quickly regained his composure and continued his impressive innings. Shortly after the mix-up, he reached his maiden Test century, a remarkable achievement considering he had been dismissed for a duck in the first innings. His century came off 110 balls, laced with 13 boundaries and three massive sixes, making him the 22nd Indian to score both a duck and a century in the same Test match.