Prithvi Shaw has played 79 matches in the Indian Premier League ahead of IPL 2026. All of them have come for DC. He has scored 1892 runs at a strike rate of 147.46. Shaw went unsold in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025. With the talented top-order batter turning 26, let us list down his top 3 performances in the IPL.
1) 99 off 55 vs KKR, IPL 2019
In just his second IPL season, Shaw almost got to his maiden IPL ton but ended up just one run short. Chasing 186 for victory, DC were provided a major boost with Shaw’s explosive batting in the powerplay and beyond. His splendid 55-ball knock comprised 12 fours and three sixes. The crowd at the Kotla gave him a standing ovation while he made his way back to the pavilion. DC eventually won the match via the Super Over.
2) 82 off 41 vs KKR, IPL 2021
Two seasons after the famous 99-run knock, Shaw once again led the charge for DC against KKR. However, this time, the match was being played in Ahmedabad. It was a familiar result as DC won, this time in regulation time. Prithvi was dismissed with only nine runs needed for victory. However, the damage had already been done. Shaw hit 11 fours and three sixes in an innings in which he struck at exactly 200.
3) 66 off 40 vs MI, IPL 2024
DC had been set a steep target of 235 by MI in IPL 2024. It took a toe-crushing yorker from Jasprit Bumrah to end a brisk 66-run knock from the hard-hitting batter. Shaw had done his best, scoring 66 from DC’s total of 110. Although Shaw started off slower than expected, he made up as his innings progressed. MI won the contest by 29 runs in front of their home crowd.
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