Sarfaraz Khan continued his impressive form on Wednesday, scoring a century for Mumbai against Rest of India in the Irani Cup 2024-25. The match, held at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, saw Khan reach his 15th first-class century, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess. He achieved this milestone with a composed innings that included 14 boundaries and took him 149 balls to reach triple figures.
This was Khan’s second hundred in the Irani Cup, a testament to his consistent performance in the prestigious tournament. His maiden century in the competition came in the 2022 edition against Saurashtra, where he amassed a formidable 138 runs.
Khan’s impactful innings came at a crucial juncture for Mumbai. Joining the team after his release from the Indian team for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, he walked in at the crease with Mumbai struggling at 139 for four. He then formed a crucial 131-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ajinkya Rahane, stabilizing the innings and guiding Mumbai towards a respectable total.
