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

• Mumbai’s Prithvi Shaw delivered a sensational performance in the Ranji Trophy, smashing a 141-ball double century against Chandigarh. His blistering knock of 222 runs from 156 balls, including 29 fours and 5 sixes, placed him among the fastest double-centurions in the tournament’s 91-year history.

Record-Breaking Innings

• Shaw reached his hundred in just 72 balls and converted it into a double ton in 141 deliveries — the third-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy history. His innings powered Mumbai to 348/3 in 50.2 overs, putting the team in complete control of the match.

Elite Company

• The record for the fastest double century in Ranji history belongs to Tanmay Agarwal (119 balls, 2024), followed by Ravi Shastri (123 balls, 1985). Shaw now stands third on this elite list, ahead of Rahul Singh (143 balls, 2024) and Snehal Kauthankar (146 balls, 2024).

Career Milestones

• Since his debut in 2017, Shaw has been one of Mumbai’s most consistent performers. In 56 First-Class matches , he has scored 4,631 runs in 104 innings at an average of 45.85 , with 13 centuries and 19 half-centuries . His career-best 379 is the second-highest individual score in Ranji Trophy history, behind B.B. Nimbalkar’s 443 .

Key Facts

• Double century: 141 balls vs Chandigarh (2025)

• Rank: 3rd fastest in Ranji Trophy history

• Top two: Tanmay Agarwal (119 balls), Ravi Shastri (123 balls)

• Highest score: 379 – 2nd highest in Ranji history

Summary:
Prithvi Shaw’s explosive double ton cements his status as one of India’s most dynamic domestic batters, reviving memories of Ravi Shastri’s aggressive era and reaffirming Mumbai’s dominance in the Ranji Trophy.