Shaw century as Maharashtra post 305-run opening stand vs Mumbai

Prithvi Shaw scored a century on the opening day of a three-day warmup match for Maharashtra against his former side Mumbai at the Maharashtra Cricket Association International Stadium in Gahunje on October 7. Shaw reached 100 off 140 balls as part of a 305-run opening stand with Arshin Kulkarni, giving Maharashtra a commanding start in the practice fixture ahead of the Ranji Trophy season.

Shaw and Kulkarni dominated Mumbai’s attack through the morning and afternoon sessions, with Kulkarni eventually making 186. He was dismissed by Shams Mulani in the 50th over, bringing an end to the partnership that set up Maharashtra’s strong position. Shaw completed his hundred early in the sixth over after the break and was batting in the 110s later in the day as Maharashtra pressed their advantage.

The match, scheduled from October 7 to 9, is part of both teams’ final preparations for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy. Mumbai are captained in the red-ball format by Shardul Thakur, while Ankeet Bawane leads Maharashtra. Several established players are involved: Ruturaj Gaikwad and allrounder Jalaj Saxena are named for Maharashtra, and Shivam Dube features for Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer is absent, having...