Prithvi Shaw’s debut for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy ended in disappointment as he was dismissed for a four-ball duck against Sanju Samson’s Kerala. Read the full match report and analysis.
Prithvi Shaw’s much-anticipated Ranji Trophy debut for Maharashtra started on a disappointing note as he was dismissed for a four-ball duck against Kerala, led by Sanju Samson. The match, which marked Shaw’s first red-ball game for Maharashtra after switching from Mumbai, quickly turned into a nightmare for the opening batsman.
Maharashtra’s innings began disastrously as they lost three wickets without scoring a run, including the prized wicket of Prithvi Shaw. Within just 1.1 overs, Maharashtra was reeling at 0/3, with Shaw, Arshin Kulkarni, and Siddhesh Veer all dismissed for ducks. The rapid collapse sent shockwaves through the team and left fans disappointed.
The match was a star-studded affair, featuring prominent players like Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Gaikwad batted at number four for Maharashtra, Samson made a return to the Kerala side after being overlooked for India’s ODI squad on the Australia tour.
Prithvi Shaw’s dismissal came early in the first over when Kerala’s Nidheesh MD trapped him LBW. The ball seamed in after pitching, hitting Prithvi Shaw’s front pad, leaving the umpire with no hesitation to raise the finger. The disappointment deepened as Veer was caught behind off the very next delivery by Kerala captain Mohammed Azharuddeen. Basil NP then cleaned up Arshin Kulkarni with his first ball, completing a golden duck, leaving Maharashtra in dire straits. The situation worsened as Maharashtra’s captain Ankit Bawne also fell soon after, bringing the score to 5/4.
This rough start marks a challenging phase for Prithvi Shaw, whose first-class cricket record boasts an impressive 4,556 runs at an average of 46.02. However, off-field controversies and questions over his fitness and discipline have overshadowed his career in recent years. Shaw was dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji squad last season and last played for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy final in December 2024.
Despite the poor start with Maharashtra, Prithvi Shaw remains a talented player capable of bouncing back. Fans and cricket analysts will be keenly watching to see how he handles this new chapter in his career.
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