Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Thane, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Prithvi Shaw
01/12/2025
Delhi Capitals reacquired Prithvi Shaw for the IPL 2026 season at his base price of INR 75 Lakh after releasing him ahead of the 2025 mega-auction where he went unsold. This move reflects the team's continued faith in his explosive opening batting abilities despite recent challenges. Shaw's role remains crucial for providing quick starts in the powerplay as the Capitals aim for their maiden IPL title.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Prithvi Gupta |
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| Full Name | Prithvi Pankaj Shaw |
| Nickname | Prithvi Missile |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 24 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Vaisya (Madhesia) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A home at Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Playing on PlayStation, Playing Billiards |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nidhi Tapadia (model and actress) |
Family
| Father | Pankaj Shaw |
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| Mother | Name |
Career
| International Debut | 14 January 2018 against v Aust U19 at Mount Maunganui | ||||
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| Test | 4 October 2018 vs West Indies at Rajkot | ||||
| ODI | 5 February 2020 vs New Zealand at Seddon Park | ||||
| T20 | 25 July 2021 against Sri Lanka in Colombo | ||||
| Jersey Number | # 100 (India), # 100 (Domestic) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team | Delhi Capitals, Mumbai, Northamptonshire (English county) | ||||
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| IPL Debut | 2018 | ||||
| IPL Matches | 79 | ||||
| IPL Runs | 1892 | ||||
| IPL Career Best | 99 vs KKR | ||||
| IPL Strike Rate | 147.47 | ||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed | ||||
| Bowling Style | Off break |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Food | Anda Ghotala |
| Actor(s) | Hrithik Roshan, Govinda |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Singer | Arijit Singh |
| TV Show | Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prithvi began playing cricket at 3 years old. | |
| 2. At 4 years old, his mother passed away, leading him to focus on cricket to cope with the loss. | |
| 3. His father made sacrifices, closing his garment business to support Prithvi's career. | |
| 4. For 3 years, the family relied on his father's savings due to financial hardships. | |
| 5. Prithvi received scholarships and was given a home in Vakola by Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Potnis. | |
| 6. He and his father endured a 70-km daily ride between Virar and Mumbai for practice. | |
| 7. His father bowled to him at the Air India ground in Kalina to help with practice. | |
| 8. In 2011, he was chosen to play for Polly Umrigar XI. | |
| 9. In 2013, Prithvi made headlines for scoring 546 runs in a Haris Shield elite division match at 14 years old. | |
| 10. He was part of the Indian squad that won the Asia Cup Under-19 tournament with coaching from Rahul Dravid. | |
| 11. Prithvi scored his debut first-class century (120 runs) for Mumbai against Tamil Nadu in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season. | |
| 12. Under his captaincy, the U-19 Indian cricket team won the 2018 U-19 World Cup in New Zealand on February 4, 2018. | |
| 13. His grandfather, Ashok Gupta, operates a cloth shop called 'Shri Balaji Cut Piece Centre' in Bihar. | |
| 14. In February 2021, he scored an unbeaten 227 off 152 balls against Pondicherry in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the highest individual score in the tournament's history. | |
| 15. On 12 January 2023, he scored 379 runs against Assam in the Ranji Trophy, the second-highest first-class score by an Indian player. | |
| 16. In 2013, Prithvi made headlines for scoring 546 runs in a Harris Shield elite division match at 14 years old, the highest score in Indian schools cricket at that time. | |
| 17. In 2021, he smashed six boundaries in a single over against Shivam Mavi in the IPL, a historic feat. | |
| 18. He struck 222 off 156 balls in the second innings against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy, the third fastest double century in the tournament's history. |