Sarfaraz Khan Hits Maiden T20 Ton in Mumbai's 98-Run Win

Sarfaraz Khan celebrated his return to T20 cricket with a maiden century, powering Mumbai to a commanding 98-run victory over Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on December 2, 2025, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Batting first after Assam captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to field, Mumbai posted 220 for four in their 20 overs. Khan, the 28-year-old right-hander entering at number three, remained unbeaten on 100 runs from 47 balls, striking at a rate of 212.76. His innings featured eight boundaries and seven sixes, marking his first hundred in 97 T20 matches across domestic and Indian Premier League competitions. Before this knock, Khan's highest score in the format stood at 67.

Khan anchored the innings after opener Ayush Mhatre, who had scored centuries in his previous two outings, departed for 21 off 15 balls. He combined with Ajinkya Rahane for a second-wicket stand of 51 off 39 balls, with Rahane contributing 42 from 33 deliveries, including six fours. Following a brief 39-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 20 off 12 balls, Khan accelerated alongside Sairaj Patil. Patil added an unbeaten 25 from nine balls as Khan reached his milestone on the...