IPL 2018, DD vs KKR: Hits and Misses

#2 Hit: Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw was looking in sublime touch.

Prithvi Shaw has been one of the most attractive, eye-catching and impressive young Indian batsmen in recent times. He already has scored 5 first-class tons (in addition to 4 half-centuries) in just 10 games.

The Under-19 World Cup-winning skipper finally made his IPL debut against Kings XI Punjab in the last game and struck an attractive 10-ball 22. He impressed with his stroke-play but he threw it away with an ugly slog as he was out bowled.

With Gautam Gambhir dropped, Shaw took the responsibility of providing a good start. Along with Colin Munro, he took DD to 57/0 in 6 overs. Munro was the aggressor in that partnership but after the New Zealander’s dismissal, the 18-year-old Mumbaikar took charge. He made a superb 62 in 44 deliveries as he provided DD with a perfect platform.

The 18-year-old was exquisite with his timing and placement as he struck 7 fours and 2 sixes. It has been an excellent start to Prithvi Shaw’s career.

Prithvi Shaw’s cricketing career so far.. - 5 centuries in 10 first-class matches- Won an Under-19 World Cup as captain- Fifty in just his second IPL match - Scored 546 in a school tournament in MumbaiHe’s still just 18 years of age!! #DDvKKR

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 27, 2018