Prithvi Shaw (Source:@SSA_807,x.com)
Maharashtra opener Prithvi Shaw celebrated his 26th Birthday in style. He scored a solid 71-run knock against Karnataka at the Golf Club Ground in Nasik on November 9, 2025. The innings came at a crucial time for Maharashtra and helped them make a strong start in their second innings. This knock will be special for Shaw as he celebrated his 26th Birthday today.
Prithvi Shaw slams stylish 50 on his Birthday
Responding to Karnataka’s first-innings total of 313, Maharashtra began confidently as openers Prithvi Shaw and Arshin Kulkarni (34) stitched together 98-run opening partnership. Shaw struck 9 fours times during his 92-ball stay at the strike-rate of 77.17. His fluent innings ensured that Maharashtra got off to a strong start in their bid to take the lead.
It is important to mention that this half-century marks Shaw’s third 50-plus score in the ongoing season. He has been in terrific touch since joining Maharashtra for the 2025-26 campaign.
After a duck in his very first innings against Kerala, Shaw bounced back strongly with 75 runs in the second innings. He then produced a record-breaking double century (222) against Chandigarh. It is important to note that his form and consistency might begin talks about his possible comeback.
It is worth noting that Prithvi Shaw was considered the next big thing in cricket, but lost his place in the Indian team due to fitness concerns and form. He last played in July 2021 and made 339 runs in 5 matches at an average of 42.37. In the ODI format, he has played 6 matches and made 189 runs at a strike rate of 113.85. In the shortest format, the star player has played just one match.
In first-class cricket, Shaw’s record remains impressive. Across 61 matches, he has scored 4,631 runs at an average of 46.93 and a strike rate of 84.18.
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