Top 3 batting performances of Sarfaraz Ahmed in Tests

Pakistani star cricketer Sarfaraz Khan has been known as one of the greatest and most destructive Test batters who has taken his side to the epitome of the level with great success. The star cricketer made his Test debut on January 14, 2010, during the third Test match in Hobart, thanks to Kamran Akmal’s finger injury, which helped him make his place.

However, after his magnificent debut, he was considered for the starting line-up. Notably, the wicketkeeper batter has played 54 Test matches and amassed 3031 runs in his career. In the same vein, here are his top three test knocks.

1. 109(105) (1st Innings) vs Australia, 2014, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai [124(123) in that match]

The star cricketer’s top knock came during the first Test match against Australia, which took place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium from October 22 to 26, 2014. The wicketkeeper batter made 109 runs from 105 balls, featuring 14 boundaries, to help his side stand in the dominant position. Speaking about the game here, the Pakistani side has posted 454 runs and 286 runs in the first and second innings, respectively. However, during the chase, the Aussies were bundled out for 303 and 216 runs, respectively, making them lose the game badly.

2. 96(86) (1st Innings) vs Sri Lanka, 2015, Galle International Stadium, Galle [96(86) in that match]

The right-handed batter’s second top knock came during the first Test match against Sri Lanka, which took place from June 17 to 21, 2015, at Galle International Cricket Stadium. Sarfaraz Ahmed had made 96 runs from just 86 balls, featuring 13 fours, to help his side win the game by 10 wickets against a strong Sri Lankan side. Speaking about the game here, Sri Lanka made 300 and 206 runs, respectively. However, Pakistan piled up an impressive 417 and 92/0 to help their side win the game.

3. 94(129) (1st Innings) vs Australia, 2018, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi [175(252) in that match]

Sarfaraz Ahmed‘s top third knock came during the second Test match against Australia, which took place from October 16 to 19, 2018 in Dubai. The star cricketer has made 94 runs from 129 balls and guided his side to win the Test match by the biggest margin under his leadership. Speaking of the game here, the Men in Green hammered 282 and 400 runs in the first and second innings, respectively. However, during the chase, the Aussies were bundled out for 145 and 164 runs, respectively.