Prithvi Shaw Smashes 141-Ball Double Century in Ranji Trophy, Joins Ravi Shastri in Elite List

Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw etched his name in the record books after scoring a blistering 141-ball double century against Chandigarh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixture. Shaw’s explosive innings not only revived Maharashtra’s second-innings total but also placed him among the fastest double-centurions in the 91-year history of the domestic championship.

Record-Breaking Knock Against Chandigarh

The right-handed opener reached his hundred in just 72 balls and went on to convert it into a double ton off 141 deliveries — the third-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history. His innings came to an end at 222 runs from 156 balls, decorated with 29 fours and five sixes. Powered by Shaw’s fireworks, Maharashtra finished at 348/3 in 50.2 overs, taking complete control of the game.

Elite Company and Historical Context

With this achievement, Shaw joins an exclusive list of players who have scored the fastest double centuries in Ranji Trophy history. The record is currently held by Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal, who reached his double century in just 119 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in 2024. Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri sits second on the list, having scored a double ton in 123 balls against Baroda at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 1985. Shaw’s effort now stands third, ahead of Rahul Singh (143 balls, 2024) and Snehal Kauthankar (146 balls, 2024).

Career Highlights and Achievements

Since making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017 for Mumbai against Tamil Nadu, Prithvi Shaw has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit. Across 56 First-Class matches, he has amassed 4,631 runs in 104 innings at an average of 45.85, including 13 centuries and 19 half-centuries. His career-best 379 remains the second-highest individual score in Ranji Trophy history, only behind B.B. Nimbalkar’s 443.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Prithvi Shaw scored a 141-ball double century against Chandigarh in 2025.
• It is the third-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history.
• Fastest double ton: Tanmay Agarwal – 119 balls (2024); Ravi Shastri – 123 balls (1985).
• Shaw’s highest score: 379, the second-highest in Ranji Trophy history.