Prithvi Shaw proved his worth again with his 2nd successive century in this year’s Royal One-day Cup. He was in sensational touch for Northamptonshire against Durham played at Riverside Ground, Chester Le Street on 13th August 2023.
After a record-breaking 244 off 153 deliveries, Prithvi Shaw continued his superb run for Northamptonshire. Chasing down a modest total of 199 runs, Shaw put enough pressure on Durham bowlers right from word go and kept scoring runs at quick pace. He never allowed opponent bowlers to settle and made batting look easy.
Shaw remained not out on 125 off 76 balls including 15 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 164.47. His innings helped Northamptonshire chase this target in 25.4 overs. It was dominating display by Shaw as he kept hitting boundaries and sixes at will. Northamptonshire registered comprehensive 6 wickets win with 146 deliveries to spare.
His knock had an array of strokes that put Durham bowlers put under pressure. Shaw would be looking to continue his special form during the Royal One-day international tournament for Northamptonshire and stake a claim into India’s national squad.
Prithvi Shaw would be hoping for staging a comeback into the national squad with some lovely performances. He could not perform according to expectations for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy tournament.
Prithvi Shaw’s brilliant form in Royal One-day International Cup 2023
The Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw has been in sensational form during the ongoing Royal One-day International Cup for Northamptonshire. His ability to put pressure on bowlers with his attacking shots and piling runs.
Prithvi Shaw is currently the leading runs scorer in the ongoing Royal One-day International Cup. He has made 429 runs from 4 matches (4 innings) with an astounding average of 143. During the previous match against Somerset, the opener smashed record-breaking 244 off 153 deliveries as Northamptonshire posted mammoth 415 for 8 and then defeated them by 87 runs.
It has been a remarkable performance by Shaw. Rob Keigh made quickfire 42 off 40 deliveries. Shaw looked in sensational touch keeping the scoreboard ticking with ease. He would be looking to continue his impressive performance in the tournament. Northamptonshire is currently at number 2nd spot in Group B with 3 wins and 1 loss from 4 matches.
