Kerala Rip Through Maharashtra Top Order as Prithvi Shaw’s Nightmare Debut Unfolds

Updated: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:24 [IST]

Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy campaign began in disastrous fashion against Kerala, collapsing to 0 for 3 within just seven balls of their innings. The top order - including the much-hyped debutant Prithvi Shaw - was wiped out before the scoreboard even moved.

The match, billed as a star-studded clash featuring Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shaw, turned into a nightmare for Maharashtra almost instantly. In his first red-ball outing for the side after switching from Mumbai, Shaw's hopes of a fresh start were dashed in the very first over.

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Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy campaign commenced poorly against Kerala, with Prithvi Shaw's debut for the team resulting in a duck as they collapsed to 0/3 within seven balls. The match, featuring Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson, saw Shaw's hopes for a fresh start dashed immediately, as he was out in the first over.

A Nightmare Start

Kerala pacer Nidheesh MD struck the first blow, trapping Shaw LBW for a duck. The delivery seamed in sharply after pitching, thudding into Shaw's front pad. The umpire needed no second invitation to raise his finger.

One ball later, Siddhesh Veer nicked behind to wicketkeeper and skipper Mohammed Azharuddeen, who made no mistake. Then, in the following over, Basil NP joined the party, removing Arshin Kulkarni for a golden duck. Maharashtra found themselves in shambles at 0/3 in 1.1 overs, and things only got worse when captain Ankit Bawne departed soon after to make it 5/4.

Stars on Display, But Pressure on Shaw

While Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings from No. 4, the focus inevitably remained on Shaw. His move from Mumbai to Maharashtra was meant to mark a new chapter - a clean slate after a turbulent few years marked by injuries, questions about discipline, and off-field controversies.

For now, though, the script remains the same.

A Promising Career in Limbo

Shaw's first-class record still reflects his immense talent - 4,556 runs at an average of 46.02 - but inconsistency and disciplinary concerns have overshadowed his performances. Dropped from Mumbai's Ranji squad last season and left out of India's plans, he last featured for his former side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final in December 2024.

His debut for Maharashtra was supposed to be a turning point. Instead, it's another entry in a growing list of forgettable outings.