Prithvi Shaw scores hundred on Maharashtra debut in Buchi Babu Tournament 2025
Shaw's hundred against Chhattisgarh came in 122 deliveries and included 14 fours and one six. The former Mumbai opener's knock helped Maharashtra tide over a crisis after the team had lost four wickets for just 15 runs despite a strong 71-run opening stand between Shaw and Sachin Dhas.
The collapse included the wickets of Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Maharashtra skipper Ankeet Bawane, who departed in the space of two overs. Shaw then addded 57 runs for the fifth wicket with Siddharth Mhatre to steady Mahrashtra's innings.
Shaw eventually fell for 111 off 141 balls, stumped by leg-spinner Shubham Agrawal.
The 25-year-old had joined Maharashtra earlier this year amidst concerns around his form and fitness. He had been dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad last season and wasn't picked for its Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign.
Though he was a part of Mumbai's victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign last season, his returns with the bat (197 runs in nine matches) were far from impressive. In November last year, he had also gone unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the first time ever.
Having last represented India in July 2021, Shaw is not anywhere near a national team recall at the moment, but his move to Maharashtra signals his intent to revive his fortunes and be in the reckoning again.
'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years,' Shaw had said in a statement after joining Maharashtra.
'Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state.... I am confident that being part of such a progressive setup will positively impact my journey as a cricketer. I'm happy to get the opportunity to play alongside talented players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary in the Maharashtra team,' he added.
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