Sarfaraz Khan Shines Bright in his debut match, equals the record of fastest fifty by an Indian on debut.

In a surprising twist, the Indian team management opted to elevate Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Sarfaraz Khan, who had received the coveted debut Test cap earlier in the morning on Thursday. Rohit and Jadeja slammed centuries as the duo added 204 runs to stage India's fightback. And after the wicket of Skipper Rohit Sharma on 131 runs, Debutant Sarfaraz Khan enters.

Sarfaraz Khan's captivating and poised innings emerges as a significant boon for Team India, who find themselves contending with the challenge of fielding an inexperienced middle order for the remainder of the series. The debutant's stellar knock of 62 runs was a spectacle to behold, punctuated by a flurry of nine boundaries and a commanding six, all achieved at an impressive strike rate of 93.94. What truly stood out was Khan's rapid fifty, accomplished off just 48 deliveries, a feat that sees him equaling the record set by Hardik Pandya for the fastest fifty by an Indian on debut.

Adding to the strategic maneuvering, Kuldeep Yadav was strategically deployed at the No.7 position, tasked with steadying the innings for the remainder of the day. As the curtains drew close on Day 1, Team India found themselves in a commendable position, amassing a total of 326-5 on the scoreboard, with the ever-reliable Ravindra Jadeja standing firm and unbeaten on a majestic 110 runs. Khan's emergence as a dependable asset in the middle order has undoubtedly injected a sense of confidence and optimism into the Indian camp, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the challenges posed by the ongoing series.