Team India batter Sarfaraz Khan opened up about the shared dream with his younger brother, Musheer Khan, of scoring centuries in the same match during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025. Sarfaraz stated that dreams take time to come true, even when the opportunity seems within reach in the Ranji Trophy 2025.
The right-handed batter ended the year in stunning style with a brutal batting display in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He smashed 157 balls off just 75 balls, including 14 sixes, during the clash against Goa. His explosive knock helped Mumbai secure an emphatic 87-run win on Wednesday, December 31.
We Have A Common Dream Of Scoring Hundreds… – Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan stated that he and Musheer Khan have come close to scoring centuries in the same match on more than one occasion, including during the Ranji Trophy, but the milestone has narrowly slipped away each time.
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“We have a common dream of scoring hundreds in the same game. We were close in the Ranji Trophy this season and again last week, but we both got out in the fifties. Today, Musheer was batting so well and I thought we could do it. But dreams don’t come true that quickly,” Sarfaraz told the Times of India.
Musheer Was Batting Really Well – Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan said that reading the situation and relying on his one-day experience helped him settle quickly at the crease. He stated that his familiarity with ODI pacing, along with shots like the sweep and cut, gave him the confidence to play freely without hesitation.
“By the time I came to the crease, Musheer was batting really well. He was the first to reach fifty,” Sarfaraz said. “I’ve played plenty of one-dayers and I know how to pace an innings. I have a good sweep and cut, and in this format you can’t have more than five fielders out. That gives me freedom to play my shots,” he added.
Sarfaraz Khan Shines in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Sarfaraz has started the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy in superb form. He has scored 220 runs in his first three innings, with a best score of 157 off 75 balls against Goa.
In the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sarfaraz has made 220 runs across four matches at an average of 110 and a strike rate of 170.54. Earlier, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 329 runs in seven games at an average of 65.80 and a strike rate of 203.08.
Meanwhile, Sarfaraz has not played in the IPL since 2023. He has scored 585 runs in 50 IPL matches at an average of 22.50 with a strike rate of 130.58. His last IPL season came with Delhi Capitals in 2023, where he managed an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 85.48 in four matches.
Chennai Super Kings, who have struggled since winning their fifth title in 2023, signed him for a base price of Rs 75 lakh at the auction. They missed the playoffs in 2024 and had their worst season in 2025, winning only four of 14 matches and finishing last for the first time in IPL history.
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