Prithvi Shaw has scored 259 runs in IPL 2022 at an average of 28.77 and a strike rate of 159.87 with two fifties to show for his efforts.
Prithvi Shaw of DC. Courtesy: PTI
HIGHLIGHTS
- Shaw was admitted to the hospital because of high fever
- Shaw has scored 259 runs in IPL 2022
- Shaw has been a revelation for the Capitals in the IPL
Right-handed batter Prithvi Shaw has found his way back into the Delhi Capitals (DC) playing XI for the match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Saturday, May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Thane-born Young Turk has already missed quite a few matches in the tournament after he suffered from high fever a few days ago.
He was later admitted to the hospital and there were doubts over his comeback in the ongoing edition of the T20 tournament. Around a week ago, Shaw was released from the hospital and he gradually gained the desired fitness levels. The youngster has replaced all-rounder Lalit Yadav in the Capitals’ playing XI for the game against the five-time IPL champions.
SHAW IS BACK
Shaw has opened the batting with David Warner, who is the leading run-scorer for the franchise with five half-centuries to his name. Shaw has been excellent for the Capitals in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having scored 259 runs at an average of 28.77 and a strike rate of 159.87 with two fifties to show for his efforts.
DC would want Shaw to fire as they are in a must-win scenario. If the Capitals lose to Mumbai, Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) would make their way through to the playoffs along with Gujarat Titans (GT), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
If DC win the game, they will be locking horns with KL Rahul’s Super Giants in the Eliminator on Wednesday, May 25 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.