Prithvi Shaw scored a sensational double-century for Northamptonshire against Somerset in the Royal One Day Cup on Wednesday.
In a display of swashbuckling batting, he outshone the opposition bowlers, accumulating an impressive 244 runs off 153 balls, hitting 28 fours and 11 sixes in the process.
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Shaw emerged as only the third player in the tournament's history to achieve this remarkable feat and also surpassed Ali Orr & Ollie Robinson's record of 206 runs for the highest individual score in the tournament. Meanwhile, he is the first-ever Indian to score a double century in the competition.
48 | A new career best for Prithvi Shaw! 💪
— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) August 9, 2023
He's now 238 not out.
Two Hundred And Thirty Eight. Off 150 balls.
Steelbacks 403/4.
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How has Prithvi Shaw performed in his England county stint?
Shaw did not have an eventful start to his life in England County. He scored 34 and 26 in the first two matches and was dismissed for a hit wicket in his debut.
In the third match, he broke his shackles and scored the double ton to help his team post a massive total of 415.
He previously notched a double century in List-A cricket during the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Notably, he stands second only to Indian captain Rohit Sharma in terms of Indian batters with the most double centuries in List A cricket.
However, Shaw's stint in the Indian Premier League 2023 with the Delhi Capitals was disappointing as he scored just 106 runs in eight innings.
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𝟮𝟰𝟰. 👑 pic.twitter.com/RHwQUbBjOi
— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) August 9, 2023
When did Prithvi Shaw last play for India?
Shaw last played for India during the Sri Lanka tour in July 2021.
Will Prithvi Shaw play in Asia Cup & ICC Cricket World Cup?
It remains a tall order for the Thane-born batter to force his way into the Indian team. Shaw has slipped down the pecking order and the emergence of several potential youngsters in Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma has further intensified the competition.
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