Prithvi Shaw Slams Century Against Former Side Mumbai
By Parth Dhall | Oct 07, 2025 | 05:03 pm
Prithvi Shaw, the out-of-favor Indian batter, is making a strong case for his return to the national side. After an impressive start with Maharashtra in the 2025 Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, the 25-year-old scored a fluent century against his former team, Mumbai.
Shaw reached three figures on Day 1 of a three-day warm-up match between Mumbai and Maharashtra at Pune’s MCA Stadium, showcasing his excellent form.
Stellar Performance: Shaw and Kulkarni Put On 305 Runs
Opening the innings for Maharashtra, Shaw partnered with Arshin Kulkarni to put on a massive 305-run stand for the first wicket on Day 1. The duo batted together for 49.4 overs before Shams Mulani dismissed Kulkarni, who scored an impressive 186 off just 140 balls.
Meanwhile, Shaw reached his half-century in 84 balls and completed his century off 140 deliveries. He excelled against a star-studded Mumbai bowling attack featuring Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Tanush Kotian, and Shams Mulani.
Move to Maharashtra
Earlier this year, Shaw made a stunning start to his domestic cricket stint with Maharashtra. He scored a brilliant century in his maiden innings for the state during the 2025 Buchi Babu Trophy match against Chhattisgarh at Guru Nanak College in Chennai.
Notably, Shaw parted ways with Mumbai at the end of last season to join Maharashtra after being dropped from their Ranji Trophy squad. He last featured for Mumbai in December 2024.
Career Trajectory: A Look at Shaw’s Journey
Shaw, a highly-rated talent, made his international debut in 2018 as a teenager, scoring a century against the West Indies. However, despite a promising start, he hasn’t been able to consistently live up to his early potential.
He has played five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I for India before losing his way in 2021. Currently, Shaw has amassed 4,556 runs from 58 First-Class games at an average of over 46. He also boasts an average of 55-plus in List A cricket.
Youngest Centurion on Test Debut for India
At just 18, Shaw became the youngest centurion on Test debut for India in 2018. According to ESPNcricinfo, he is the second-youngest Test centurion for India after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. His debut century came against West Indies in Rajkot.
With his current rich vein of form, Shaw is clearly signaling that he intends to fight his way back to the top, making him a player to watch in the upcoming domestic and international matches.
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