Prithvi Shaw rediscovers his verve, leaves Bengal in a spin
Shaw’s unbeaten 53 and Dhas’s 61 sealed Maharashtra’s biggest win of the season after Bengal collapsed to 186 in their second innings.
- On Thursday, Maharashtra defeated Bengal by 10 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, chasing down a target of 112 in just 19.4 overs to secure an outright victory.
- Pradeep Dadhe and Hitesh Walunj dismantled Bengal's second innings for 186, each claiming 4 wickets on a surface offering considerable assistance to seamers and setting Maharashtra a modest target.
- Skipper Prithvi Shaw scored an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls while Sachin Dhas remained not out on 61 off 68 deliveries, combining to complete the chase without loss.
- With 7 points from the victory, Maharashtra reached 19 points total and leapfrogged Bengal to claim the top spot in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C standings.
- Shaw, who last represented India 5 years ago, said a return to the national side remains "always" at the back of his mind, though he prefers staying focused on winning matches.
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'What I have learnt is that I should not think so much ahead': Prithvi Shaw prefers to stay in the present
Prithvi Shaw scored an unbeaten 53 runs to guide Maharashtra to a 10-wicket win over Bengal. After shifting from Mumbai, he enjoys leading Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy match. Shaw emphasised the importance of focusing on immediate tasks rather than thinking ahead about his return to the national team. He expressed confidence in achieving big runs with more consistent performances in forthcoming innings.
India comeback remains on my mind, but focus is on present: Prithvi Shaw - The Tribune
Out of favour opener Prithvi Shaw says an India comeback is “always” at the back of his mind but he prefers to stay in the present. The 26-year-old last played for India five years ago. “There is always a thought at the back of the mind. But as much as I have experienced, I should […]
Prithvi Shaw, who has been out of the Indian team for five years, still holds out hope for a comeback. Having scored two half-centuries in seven innings in the Ranji Trophy, Shaw said he has no issues with his batting and is simply waiting for a big innings. Following the victory against Bengal, he also praised Mohammed Shami's bowling.
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