Prithvi Shaw Records, Stats, Centuries & Career Achievements

Prithvi Shaw Records, Stats, Test Century on Debut & Career Achievements

Prithvi Shaw – The Record-Breaking Prodigy of Indian Cricket

Prithvi Shaw emerged as one of the most exciting batting talents in Indian cricket. From scoring a Test century on debut to captaining India to the Under-19 World Cup title, Shaw’s career has been filled with remarkable achievements at a young age.

Known for his aggressive strokeplay, quick scoring ability, and fearless approach, Shaw has produced several memorable performances in international, domestic, and IPL cricket.

Player Profile

Detail	Information
Full Name	Prithvi Pankaj Shaw
Born	9 November 1999
Birth Place	Thane, Maharashtra, India
Batting Style	Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style	Right-Arm Off Break
Role	Opening Batter
Test Debut	vs West Indies, 2018
ODI Debut	vs New Zealand, 2020
T20I Debut	vs Sri Lanka, 2021

International Career Statistics

Test Cricket

Matches	Runs	Average	Centuries	Fifties	Highest Score
5	339	42.37	1	2	134

ODI Cricket

Matches	Runs	Average	Highest Score
6	189	31.50	49

T20 International

Matches	Runs
1	0

Youngest Indian to Score a Test Century on Debut

Historic 134 vs West Indies

Prithvi Shaw made an unforgettable Test debut against the West Indies in Rajkot in 2018.

Record

Score	Age
134	18 Years, 329 Days

He became the youngest Indian batter to score a century on Test debut and was named Player of the Series.

Under-19 World Cup Winning Captain

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018

One of Shaw’s biggest achievements came when he captained India to victory in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.

Achievement

Tournament	Result
U-19 World Cup 2018	Champions

This success established him as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket.

School Cricket World Record

546 Runs in a Single Innings

As a schoolboy, Shaw attracted worldwide attention after scoring an incredible 546 runs in a Harris Shield match.

Historic School Cricket Record

Score	Tournament
546	Harris Shield

At the time, it was the highest score in Indian school cricket history.

Domestic Cricket Records

Century on Ranji Trophy Debut

Prithvi joined an elite list of players who scored centuries on their Ranji Trophy debut.

Rare Achievement

He scored centuries on:

Ranji Trophy debut
Duleep Trophy debut
Test debut

This feat placed him alongside some of India’s most celebrated batters.

Triple Century in First-Class Cricket

379 vs Assam

Score	Tournament
379	Ranji Trophy

This is one of the highest first-class scores ever made by an Indian batter.

Maharashtra Career Revival

After moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra, Shaw enjoyed a successful comeback in domestic cricket.

Recent Achievements

Century on Maharashtra debut.
Explosive Ranji Trophy double century.
Strong performances in domestic competitions.

Historic Ranji Trophy Double Century

222 Runs off 156 Balls

In the 2025 Ranji Trophy season, Shaw smashed one of the fastest double centuries in tournament history.

Record Knock

Score	Balls
222	156

The innings became the second-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy Elite Group history.

IPL Career

IPL Statistics

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
79	1,892	23.95	147.47

IPL Team

Delhi Capitals

IPL Records

Six Boundaries in One Over

Prithvi became only the second player in IPL history to hit six consecutive boundaries in a single over.

This remarkable feat came against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021.

First-Class Career Statistics

Matches	Runs	Average	Centuries	Highest Score
65	5,093	46.30	14	379

List A Cricket Record

Matches	Runs	Average	Centuries	Highest Score
71	3,592	53.61	10	244

These numbers highlight Shaw’s dominance in domestic one-day cricket.

Interesting Facts

Youngest Indian to score a Test century on debut.
Captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title.
Scored 546 in school cricket.
Scored 379 in Ranji Trophy cricket.
Hit six boundaries in a single IPL over.
Scored a century on Maharashtra debut after moving from Mumbai.

Why Prithvi Shaw Is Special

Shaw’s cricket journey is notable because of:

Extraordinary success at a young age.
Test century on debut.
Under-19 World Cup-winning captaincy.
Exceptional domestic cricket record.
Aggressive batting style suited to all formats.

Many fans and cricket experts continue to view him as one of the most naturally gifted batting talents produced by Indian cricket in recent decades. Discussions among cricket fans frequently point to his early achievements as evidence of his immense potential.

Career Highlights

Achievement	Record
Test Century on Debut	134
U-19 World Cup Winner	2018
Highest School Cricket Score	546
Highest First-Class Score	379
Fastest Ranji Double Century (among fastest)	222 off 156 balls
IPL Runs	1,892
First-Class Centuries	14

FAQs

What is Prithvi Shaw’s highest Test score?

Prithvi Shaw’s highest Test score is 134, scored on his Test debut against the West Indies.

Did Prithvi Shaw captain India?

Yes, he captained India to victory in the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

What is Prithvi Shaw’s highest first-class score?

His highest first-class score is 379 against Assam in the Ranji Trophy.

Which IPL team has Prithvi Shaw played for?

He is best known for representing Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

What school cricket record did Prithvi Shaw set?

He scored 546 runs in a single innings in the Harris Shield, one of the highest scores in school cricket history.