Prithvi Shaw is a young Indian batting prodigy from the renowned Indian cricketing city, Mumbai. The U-19 Indian team, led by Prithvi Shaw, emerged victorious in the U-19 World Cup in 2018. Prithvi Shaw, a dynamic Indian opener with an aggressive mindset, caught the attention of the Delhi Capitals team management, prompting them to acquire him in the 2018 IPL Auction. Shaw was drafted into the Delhi Capitals squad that year.
The uncapped opener was not given an opportunity earlier in the season, but Gautam Gambhir’s poor form made way for him. Shaw then went on to make 245 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 153.12. Prithvi Shaw has scored 1694 runs in 71 matches with an overall strike rate of 145.78 and an average of 23.86. He has registered 13 half-centuries in the Indian Premier League.
Prithvi Shaw has experienced both ups and downs in his IPL career. Prithvi Shaw will be looking to change his fate by performing well in this edition of the IPL and scoring runs for Delhi Capitals this season.
Player Info
| Full Name | Prithvi Pankaj Shaw |
| Date of Birth | 09 Nov,1999 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Mumbai |
| Debut Year in IPL | 2018 |
| Teams Played | Delhi Capitals |
| Current Team | Delhi Capitals |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm off-break |
Prithvi Shaw IPL Salary
Prithvi Shaw made his debut in the IPL at the age of 18, with a price tag of Rs. 1.2 crore. The young U-19 World Cup-winning captain’s talent and performances led the Delhi Capitals team management to retain him in 2019, 2020, and 2021, maintaining his salary at Rs. 1.2 crore. However, ahead of the 2022 IPL mega auction, he was released by the team.
In 2022, Shaw was once again added to the Delhi Capitals squad, but this time with a substantial increase in salary to Rs. 7.5 crore. Further escalating his value, in the 2023 IPL season, Prithvi Shaw received a salary of Rs. 8.0 crore. This significant increase in pay reflects the team’s confidence in his abilities. As he looks forward to the 2024 IPL season, Shaw will be eager to deliver performances that justify his impressive price tag.
| Year | Salary | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,20,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2019 | 1,20,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2020 | 1,20,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2021 | 1,20,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2022 | 7,50,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2023 | 7,50,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2024 | 7,50,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
Prithvi Shaw IPL Stats
| Year | Team | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Delhi Capitals | 245 | 65 | 27.22 | 153.12 | 2 |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | 353 | 99 | 22.06 | 133.71 | 2 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | 228 | 66 | 17.53 | 136.52 | 2 |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | 479 | 82 | 31.93 | 159.13 | 4 |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | 283 | 61 | 28.30 | 152.97 | 2 |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals | 106 | 54 | 13.25 | 124.70 | 1 |
Prithvi Shaw IPL Records
- Best Strike rate in IPL in Powerplay (min. 500 runs)
- He is the second batter to hit 6 fours in an over.
