Prithvi Shaw impresses with a stunning 244 in England’s One-Day Cup
Prithvi Shaw, the Indian opener, silenced his critics in style as he produced a magnificent double century for Northamptonshire in the England One-Day Cup tournament. Shaw’s brilliant knock of 244 came off just 153 deliveries and included an incredible 28 boundaries and 11 sixes.
This incredible innings marked Shaw’s ninth century in List A cricket and his first since his outstanding 165 against Karnataka in the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy semifinal, where he led Mumbai to victory.
In his third game for Northamptonshire, Shaw reached his maiden century for the side in just 81 balls. He continued his aggressive strokeplay and raced to his double century off only 129 deliveries, hitting 24 fours and eight sixes along the way. Shaw’s dominant performance played a crucial role in propelling Northamptonshire to an impressive total of 415/8 after choosing to bat first.
With a career average of 51.67 in List A cricket, the talented Shaw has amassed 2,687 runs in 56 matches. However, despite his immense talent, Shaw has faced setbacks in recent times. He last appeared for the Indian team during the tour of Sri Lanka in July 2021 and was part of the squad for the T20Is against New Zealand earlier this year. However, he was left out of the ongoing series against West Indies.
Shaw’s remarkable innings comes at a time when he has been dealing with off-field issues. Nevertheless, his outstanding performance serves as a strong reminder of his immense skill and potential as an opener.
This exceptional knock by Shaw has garnered significant attention and praise, highlighting his ability to dominate in limited-overs cricket. It will undoubtedly be a confidence booster for the young batsman as he looks to make a strong comeback to international cricket.
Shaw’s remarkable innings has showcased his ability to adapt to different conditions and deliver outstanding performances. With his exceptional talent and recent form, it won’t be long before he is back in the national team, contributing to India’s success.
