Prithvi Shaw scored his maiden T20 century against Assam in the league stage match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 at Saurashtra Cricket Stadium on October 14. He was in sublime touch against the hapless Assam bowling lineup. Thanks to a brilliant effort by Mumbai, they trashed Assam by 61 runs.
The explosive opener hit 134 off 61 balls including 13 fours and 9 sixes. Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, and Sarfaraz Khan also smashed quickfire runs to help Mumbai post a mammoth total of 230/3.
— Richard (@Richard10719932) October 14, 2022
Shaw started the innings with aggressive intent putting the Assam bowlers under pressure. He smashed fifty off 19 balls and looked in great touch. After reaching half-century, the opener showed his class showing no mercy to Assam bowlers completing century off 46 balls.
It was a remarkable performance by Shaw who displayed attacking intent right from the word go and did not allow the Assam bowlers to settle. He scored with a strike rate of 219.67.
Shaw eventually got out for a superb 134 off 61 balls and kept Assam bowlers under immense pressure with his aggressive batting. Shaw scored a quickfire unbeaten half-century against Mizoram in their opening match helping Mumbai win the match by 9 wickets.
Here we look at the fan’s reaction after Prithvi Shaw’s maiden T20 century against Assam in SMAT 2022:
Credit where due,Ganguly recognized a gem in Sehwag, made him open, backed him to hilt and gave us a guy who believed there's only one way to play the game!
And then there's Prithvi Shaw!
Difficult people with abundance of talent just need better handling! https://t.co/82w5UepIWx
— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) October 14, 2022
Fans: Prithvi Shaw should be selected
Me: pic.twitter.com/AzIhWdxEVk— Saahil Sharma (@faahil) October 14, 2022
This is for national selection. committee. Prithvi Shaw 134 in 61 balls with 13 fours and 9 sixes. Strike rate 219.67. Dear selectors , how long you are going to ignore him.
— Makarand Waingankar (@wmakarand) October 14, 2022
Maiden hundred for Captain Prithvi Shaw in T20 format, hundred from 46 balls including 10 fours and 6 sixes, A knock to remember, What a player. pic.twitter.com/bokhoHDAPQ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 14, 2022
Celebrations of Prithvi Shaw when he completed his maiden T20 hundred. He is showing his name. pic.twitter.com/oXWs3VN46m
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 14, 2022
Hundred by Prithvi Shaw in 46 balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
A Shaw carnage!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2022
Prithvi Shaw smashes his maiden T20 century in 46 balls against Assam in #SyedMushtaqAliT20. The same venue of his first Test ton.
Shaw now has the Highest Batting Strike Rate among all Indians (min. 80 matches played) – 150.90*
Reminder: He has only played one T20I for India. pic.twitter.com/ANO2s37UxD
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) October 14, 2022
19 ball fifty for Prithvi Shaw in Syed Mushtaq Ali, What a knock. pic.twitter.com/4HiaU3BLOm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 14, 2022
This is some knock by captain Prithvi Shaw. He scored 134(61) including 13 fours and 9 sixes. This is a brutal inning by him. 🔥🔥🔥#smat2022 pic.twitter.com/MpQBgh6f0C
— Asheesh Singh (@Asheesh00007) October 14, 2022
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Prithvi Shaw-led Mumbai continue their domination in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Mumbai has been the team to beat in this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. They defeated Mizoram by nine wickets and then cruised past Assam by 61 runs to register their 2nd win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
Prithvi Shaw provided entertainment with his explosive batting and started blasted away Assam bowlers right from the word go.
He would be looking to make a comeback into the national squad after impressive performances in the ODI series against New Zealand A. Shaw has been in sensational form and would be looking to show domination for Mumbai during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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