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Ruturaj Gaikwad Shares POTM With Prithvi Shaw After His Record 222; A True Class Act in Ranji

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 4 weeks ago | Nov 01, 2025 09:11 am IST
Ruturaj Gaikwad Shares POTM With Prithvi Shaw After His Record 222; A True Class Act in Ranji

So, get this. A player smashes the third-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history, a blistering 222 runs, but doesn’t get the Player of the Match award. Sounds wild, right? That’s exactly what happened to Prithvi Shaw, but what his captain Ruturaj Gaikwad did next is what everyone’s talking about.

Key Takeaways

  • Prithvi Shaw scored a massive 222 runs off just 156 balls for Maharashtra.
  • His captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, was named Player of the Match for his first-innings 116.
  • In a stunning show of sportsmanship, Gaikwad shared his award with Shaw.
  • This was Shaw’s statement performance after moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra in 2025.

Shaw’s Unbelievable Knock

Look, Prithvi Shaw was on another planet. Playing for his new team Maharashtra against Chandigarh, he went absolutely berserk. We’re talking a double century in just 141 balls. His first hundred came in a mind-boggling 72 balls, which is the sixth-fastest century in the history of the Ranji Trophy. He didn’t stop there, ending with 222 runs from 156 balls. It was pure destruction.

This wasn’t just a big score. It was a statement. After a tough phase in his career and a recent switch from Mumbai, Shaw needed this. And boy, did he deliver.

The Award Snub and The Class Act

But then came the twist. When the Player of the Match was announced, it wasn’t Shaw. It was Maharashtra’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Now, Gaikwad had played a captain’s knock himself, scoring a crucial 116 in the first innings that helped his team get a vital lead. So, he was a deserving candidate, for sure.

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But honestly? Everyone expected Shaw to get it. That’s when Gaikwad did something truly special. He walked up, accepted his award, and then immediately shared it with Prithvi Shaw, acknowledging the monumental effort from his teammate. This single gesture completely stole the show and showed the kind of leader Gaikwad is.

What This Means for Maharashtra

Yeah, Maharashtra won the match by a comfortable 144 runs. But this moment of camaraderie is what will be remembered long after the scorecard is forgotten. For Shaw, it’s a massive confidence boost as he starts a new chapter. For Gaikwad, it cements his reputation as a true leader who puts the team and his players first.

It’s the kind of sportsmanship you love to see. It’s more than just a game, isn’t it?

This match gave us a historic innings and an even more historic moment of sportsmanship. It’s a reminder that cricket is about more than just stats. It’s about respect, teamwork, and class.

What do you think? Was Gaikwad’s gesture the best thing you’ve seen on a cricket field this year? Let us know!