Irani Cup: Sarfaraz Khan’s blazing hundred puts Rest of India on top after Saurashtra 98 all-out on Day 1

Irani Trophy 2022: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles as Rest of India Take Control

Sarfaraz's unbeaten 125 off 126 balls took the Rest of India to 205 for 3 after Mukesh's swing and scorching pace from young guns Kuldeep Sen (3/41) and Umran Malik (3/25) demolished the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy Champions for a meagre 98 in 24.5 overs

Irani Cup Day 1: Pacers, Sarfaraz put RoI in control against Saurashtra

The trio of Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Sen and Umran Malik exposed the frailties of Saurashtra batters before Sarfaraz Khan and Hanuma Vihari helped RoI recover from 18 for three.

Irani Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan slams 125* off 126 balls vs Saurashtra; continues dream run

Sarfaraz Khan is living the dream. He has been in terrific form and continued to pile up runs as the 24-year-old took the Rest of India to 205/3 with his unbeaten 125 off just 126 deliveries. Medium pacer Mukesh Kumar too rattled Saurashtra with some high-quality swing bowling.

Irani Trophy: Mukesh swings, Sarfaraz sizzles as Rest of India take control

Medium pacer Mukesh Kumar (4/23) rattled Saurashtra with some high quality swing bowling before Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with an attractive hundred to put Rest of India in the driver's seat on the opening day of Irani Trophy match on Saturday.

Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles As Rest Of India Take Control vs Saurashtra

Medium pacer Mukesh Kumar rattled Saurashtra with some high quality swing bowling before Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with an attractive hundred to put Rest of India in the driver's seat on the opening day of Irani Trophy match on Saturday.

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz Khan’s blazing hundred puts Rest of India on top after Saurashtra 98 all-out on Day 1

Irani Cup 2022: Sarfaraz Khan and captain Hanuma Vihari stitched a 187-run unbeaten stand as Rest of India sealed the early advantage after bowling out Saurashtra for just 98 on the opening day in Saurashtra.