Northamptonshire‘s star batter Prithvi Shaw set the cricketing world ablaze with a jaw-dropping double century during a scintillating performance in the ongoing England Domestic One-Day Cup. The explosive Indian batter, making only his third appearance in the UK domestic circuit, hammered an astonishing 244 runs off just 153 balls against Somerset.
Shaw’s innings was nothing short of a cricketing masterclass. After reaching his century, Shaw shifted into overdrive, taking only 22 balls to surge from 100 to an incredible 150. His impeccable timing, powerful strokes, and remarkable shot selection left Somerset’s bowling attack reeling. Shaw’s knock featured a staggering 25 boundaries and 8 towering sixes, leaving the crowd at the County Ground in Northampton in raptures.
Shaw’s rampage continued unabated as the match entered its final phase. Displaying extraordinary fitness and skill, he relentlessly attacked Somerset’s bowlers during the last 10 overs, propelling Northamptonshire to an imposing total of 415/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Shaw’s ability to accelerate and dominate even in the face of mounting pressure highlighted his maturity as a batter beyond his years.
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From unconventional debut to double century heroics
Shaw’s presence in the England Domestic One-Day Cup has injected a fresh dynamic into the tournament. Having committed to representing Northamptonshire in both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup, Shaw joined the ranks of other prominent Indian cricketers participating in the 2022-23 UK domestic season, including Cheteshwar Pujara (Sussex), Ajinkya Rahane (Leicestershire), Arshdeep Singh (Kent), and Navdeep Saini (Worcestershire).
Although Shaw’s journey in the England Domestic One-Day Cup has been a tale of contrasting fortunes. In his debut match against Gloucestershire, Shaw’s promising innings of 34 runs off 35 balls showcased his skill and determination. But, his dismissal, marked by accidentally kicking his ow𓂃n stumps while attempting a shot, drew attention for its unusual nature. Undeterred by the setback, Shaw quickly bounced back, proving his mettle and setting the stage for his remarkable ෴double cent💜ury.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
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— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC)
The moment Prithvജi Shaw completed the Double Hundred in RLODCꦯ.
– Shaw is back….!!!!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Vibe hai Vibe hai 🔥
Highest List-A scoreౠ for Prithvi Shaw as he announces himself in the 💯💯
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
Prithvi Shaw in 2023:
Scored his maiden triple hundred – 379 in 383 balls in the Ranji Trophy.
Scored 244 in 153 balls in the Royal L𝓡ondon One Day Cup.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Highest List-A score outside home country:
248 – Shikhar Dhawan
India A v South Africa A, 2013244 – Prithvi Shaw
Northants v Somerset, today— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Most Double Hundreds in List A Cricket :
Rohit Sharma – 3
Prithvi Shaw – 2Mumbai Lobby Running the Indian CRICKET!
— Prathmesh. (@45Fan_Prathmesh)
Every boundary from Prithvi Shaw'a double hundred in England.
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu)
HISTORY – Prithvi Shaw scored 2nd highest score in the history of English List A cricket.
He scored 244(153) today for Northamptonshire!
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Prithvi Shaw has a Double ꦺHundred 🐽in Royal London One Day Cup.
Prithvi Shaw scores an unbeaten 244 runs in just𓆏 153 deliveries with 28 foursꦯ and 11 sixes.
He is only the 2nd Indian after Rohit Sharma to score 2 double hundreds iꦕn List A Cricket.
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom)
23 year old Indian opening batter Pri♛thvi Shaw played incredible knock of 244 on 153 balls for Northamptonshire against Somerset in Metr💮o Bank One Day Cup 🏏
Believe me he is just 23…..
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket)
Double hundrꦫed for Prithvi Shaw in Metro bank On𝓰e day Cup 2023
— ` (@kurkureter)
A crazy knock from Prithvi Shaw in RLODC.
244 runs from just 152 balls including 29 fours & 11 sixes in RLODC.
A knock 🏅to remember, his 2nd List A Double Hundred 🔥— Vijay`17 (@Onehandedsix)
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Prithvi Shaw with a better IPL team would have been a regular in the t20i side and I'm not even joking
— soo washed (@anubhav__tweets)
Prithvi Shaw scored a double hundred 😭
Another reason why he should come🤡 to Mumbai Indians and play with ♉the owner of double hundred club Rohit Sharma.— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Hold on guys
The REAL GENERATIONAL TALENT IS BACK ……
Prithvi Shaw. 🔥200 off just 129 balls with 24 fours and 8✤ sixes. 🤯😱
— Lord Shaw™ (@Fire_cracker56)