Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter, Sarfaraz Ahmed, chalked up a stunning century in the second innings of the series finale against New Zealand in Karachi.
Sarfaraz, who scored 78 runs in the first innings, stepped to the crease when the home team was struggling on 80 for five on the last day of the match.
The 35-year-old cricketer stitched a valuable 123 runs partnership with Saud Shakeel to put the Babar Azam-led team on the edge of a series win.
It is the fourth consecutive fifty-plus score for Sarfaraz Ahmed in the ongoing series, who also became the leading run-scorer in the series.
After scoring a fighting century at the crucial stage of not only the match but also the series, Sarfaraz received huge praise on social from cricket fans.
Here are some reactions on Twitter:
This moment 💚
Sarfaraz delivers on his home ground 👏#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/LoIPI9HrcG
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023
Dream comeback from son of the soil 🙌🏼
Take a bow, @SarfarazA_54👏🏼
Follow live: https://t.co/fMLa0oGGDF #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/mCbswujzAB
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) January 6, 2023
Applause from the dressing room for a terrific knock 🙌#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/9FQ6nA8MpO
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 6, 2023
Top knock from Sarfaraz Ahmed 👌
With 92 runs needed, can he take Pakistan to victory? 🤔 #WTC23 | #PAKvNZ | 📝 https://t.co/5TMMWQ0jQl pic.twitter.com/aLofa33zVb
— ICC (@ICC) January 6, 2023
How good has Sarfaraz Ahmed been with the bat since his return! #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/HuAMdaAU5b
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 6, 2023
When life gives you another chance, grab it like Sarfaraz Ahmed! What a player 👏 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/h8icazMuwZ
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 6, 2023
Congratulations @SarfarazA_54 bhai You did it 😍❤️ Thank you 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nDaawQEQpR
— Mariya Rajput (@mariya_raj10) January 6, 2023
what a knock @SarfarazA_54 babu u are true champion Allah nazar se bachaye ameen👏
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) January 6, 2023
𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 @SarfarazA_54 👏
Well Deserved 💯🔥
Kaptan #sarfrazAhmad #PakvsNz— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) January 6, 2023
Sarfraz #thatsthetweet 🧏🏻
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) January 6, 2023
If @SarfarazA_54 can win it from here for Pakistan it will be one final blow to his critics, & those who left him out. 💪
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) January 6, 2023
Well played @SarfarazA_54 pic.twitter.com/Yzgf0Zn2qq
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) January 6, 2023
Sarfaraz Ahmed brings up his 4️⃣th test 💯 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/hfcidEC6jd
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 6, 2023
Thank you @SAfridiOfficial
You were who made sure to add @SarfarazA_54 in final XI,
In result Sarfaraz didn't let down you & he made Pakistan proud.
سرفراز سے زیادتی شاہد نے ختم کروائی نتیجہ سرفراز ہیرو بن گیا pic.twitter.com/fApClMhpSP— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) January 6, 2023
SARFARAZ AHMAD 🦁 🦁🦁🦁🦁
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) January 6, 2023
