Prithvi Shaw slams his 22nd T20 fifty, completes 3,000 runs
What's the story
Prithvi Shaw led Maharashtra with a counter-attacking knock against Bihar in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Continuing his fine form, Shaw hammered a 30-ball 66 as Maharashtra attempted to chase down 177. He slammed 51 in his 57-run stand with Mandar Bhandari for the second wicket. Shaw, in this process, also completed 3,000 runs in T20 cricket.
Knock
Shaw's blistering knock
Shaw opened the innings with Arshin Kulkarni, who departed in the second over. Although Mandar Bhandari, the No. 3 batter, struggled with his 11-ball 4, he was involved in a 57-run stand with Shaw. The latter single-handedly powered Maharashtra toward 100 before falling to Khalid Alam in the 10th over. His 30-ball 66 was laced with 11 fours and a six.
Stats
Shaw gets past 3,000 T20 runs
As mentioned, Shaw got past 3,000 runs in T20 cricket. He entered the match with 2,982 runs. Across 121 T20 encounters, the Indian batter has 22 half-centuries and a ton. He has an impressive strike rate of over 151. Shaw represented India in five Tests, six ODIs, and a T20I before falling out of favor with selectors.
Form
Shaw's fine form in domestic cricket
Shaw, who has been among the runs lately, had a stellar first half of the Ranji Trophy, scoring 470 runs in five matches at 67. However, he struggled last year with Mumbai, managing just 59 runs in four innings of the Ranji Trophy before being dropped. Poor form and disciplinary issues led to Shaw missing out on an IPL contract last year.
Career
Bid for a comeback
Shaw parted ways with Mumbai at the end of last season to join Maharashtra. The move came after he was dropped from their Ranji Trophy squad. Shaw, a highly-rated talent, made his international debut in 2018 as a teenager. However, he hasn't been able to live up to his early promise. Shaw, India's Under-19 World Cup winner, continues his bid for a comeback.