Out-of-favour India opener Prithvi Shaw continued his return to form by cracking a brilliant century for Maharashtra against Mumbai in a Buchi Babu Invitational warm-up fixture. The three-day clash at the MCA Stadium in Pune served as vital match practice ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Shaw Makes a Statement With Match-Defining Innings The…
Prithvi Shaw comeback date is confirmed as the out-of-favour Team India batter begins a fresh domestic chapter. The talented opener will debut for Maharashtra in the All India Buchi Babu Invitational tournament in Chennai this month. This marks his return to competitive cricket after an eight-month break. Fresh Start After Mumbai Exit Shaw, who switched…
Prithvi Shaw: India’s Prodigy with a Century-Laced Journey
Prithvi Pankaj Shaw, born on 9 November 1999, is one of India’s most talked-about young cricketers. A right-handed opening batter, Shaw has played for the Indian national team in all formats and is known for his attacking style, compact technique, and historic milestones at a young age.
He led India to victory in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand and has several records to his name, including a century on Test debut and a then-record 546-run innings in school cricket.
Early Life and Background
Born in Virar, Maharashtra, Shaw’s roots trace back to Gaya, Bihar, where his family originally came from before migrating for economic reasons. He trained at the Middle Income Group (MIG) Cricket Club and quickly rose through the Mumbai cricket circuit.
In 2013, Shaw’s life was documented in Beyond All Boundaries. He also spent time in England, playing for local clubs and schools, sharpening his game across varied conditions. He scored over 1,400 runs and took 68 wickets in two months at Cheadle Hulme School, Manchester.
Youth and Domestic Career Highlights
In 2013, Prithvi scored 546 runs off 330 balls in a Harris Shield match — then the highest score in Indian school cricket.
He led Rizvi Springfield School to multiple Harris Shield titles.
Made his first-class debut for Mumbai on 1 January 2017, scoring a century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final.
Repeated the feat in his Duleep Trophy debut, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s unique record.
Played extensively in England, including a standout performance for High Lane CC, where he took 3 wickets for 1 run and scored 68 in 10 overs.
List A and Domestic Milestones
List A debut: 25 February 2017 (Vijay Hazare Trophy)
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021: Scored 827 runs, including a record 227 vs Pondicherry*
Ranji Trophy 2023: Scored 379 vs Assam, the second-highest first-class score by an Indian
Captain of Mumbai in 2020-21 (Vijay Hazare champions) and 2021-22 (Ranji finalists)
International Career
Test Debut and Century
Debut: 4 October 2018 vs West Indies (Age: 18 years, 319 days)
Scored 134 on debut – youngest Indian to score a Test century on debut
Player of the Series against West Indies
ODI & T20I Career
ODI Debut: 5 February 2020 vs New Zealand
T20I Debut: 25 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka
Notable innings: 43 (24) vs Sri Lanka in ODI debut series
Featured in the 2020 tour of Australia and 2021 England Test squad
Indian Premier League (IPL) Journey
IPL Debut: 23 April 2018 (Delhi Daredevils, now Delhi Capitals)
Bought for ₹1.2 Crores in 2018 Auction
Became the youngest opener in IPL history at 18 years and 165 days
Scored 50 vs KKR at 18 years 169 days – joint youngest with Sanju Samson
In April 2021, became the second player in IPL to hit six boundaries in an over (vs KKR, bowler: Shivam Mavi)
Doping Suspension
In July 2019, Shaw was suspended by the BCCI for a doping violation, ruling him out until November 2019. The ban stemmed from an inadvertent ingestion of a prohibited substance in an over-the-counter cough syrup.
Personal Life and Off-Field Incidents
In February 2023, Shaw was involved in an altercation at a Mumbai nightclub, where YouTuber Sapna Gill and others vandalized his car. Legal proceedings followed, with arrests made.
Shaw has brand associations with AAP Entertainment and Indian Oil.
National Record – 546 Runs in Harris Shield (2013)
Scored 546 off 330 balls for Rizvi Springfield vs St. Francis D’Assisi
The innings included 85 fours and 5 sixes, lasting over six hours
Fourth-highest score in organized cricket history
The record came just four days after Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement, earning Shaw comparisons as a potential heir to the “Little Master”
Career Stats Summary (as of 2024)
Format
Matches
Runs
100s/50s
Highest Score
Average
Test
5
339
1/1
134
42.4
ODI
6
189
0/1
49
31.5
T20I
1
0
0/0
–
0.0
IPL
70+
1700+
12+
99
24.0+
FC
40+
3500+
12+
379
52.0+
List A
60+
2800+
8+
227*
50.0+
Legacy and Future
Prithvi Shaw’s journey has seen monumental highs and difficult setbacks. A naturally aggressive batter with flair and timing, Shaw continues to push for a long-term role in India’s national team setup. His domestic dominance and IPL performances suggest that, if disciplined and focused, Shaw still has a bright international future ahead.
