CSK star makes a heart-warming gesture by sharing POTM award with Prithvi Shaw after Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match [Watch]

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Ruturaj Gaikwad made a heart-warming gesture towards Prithvi Shaw after Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Chandigarh. On Monday, October 28, Maharashtra beat Chandigarh by 144 runs.

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Ruturaj had scored a century in the first innings, making 116 runs off 163 balls with 15 boundaries. In the second innings, he scored an unbeaten 36 off 35 balls, and was named the 'Player of the Match'. After the game, he shared his award with teammate Prithvi Shaw.

After being presented with a medal, he called on Shaw and shared the award with him, while posing for pictures as well.

Watch the video of the moment posted by the Maharashtra Cricket Association on X:

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Notably, Prithvi Shaw put up a stunning performance with the bat. He was dismissed for just eight runs in the first innings, but came back with a blistering double hundred in the second innings.

Shaw smashed 222 runs off just 156 balls. His stellar knock included 29 fours and five maximums at a strike-rate of 142.30.


Prithvi Shaw will aim to prove himself on Ranji Trophy comeback

Prithvi Shaw was dropped from Mumbai's squad midway through the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, citing fitness and disciplinary issues. Following that, the opening batter sought a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from Mumbai to shift his base to Maharashtra.

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This is therefore his comeback season in the premier domestic tournament after being dropped in the previous edition. He has been in solid form since joining Maharashtra.

While his Ranji Trophy campaign with his new side began with a duck, he scored a half-century in the second innings, hitting 75 runs off 102 balls against Kerala.

In their second match, he slammed a sensational double ton against Chandigarh, taking his total to 305 runs from four innings at an average of 76.25 with a hundred and a half-century.

The opener will be keen to make the most of this opportunity. Having started well, it will be important for him to carry his form and have an impactful season with an aim to make a solid comeback.

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