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Abid Mushtaq's 'peach' sends Prithvi Shaw packing
24 Aug
Summary
- Shaw scored just 22 runs against North Zone in Bengaluru.
- A sharp turning delivery from Abid Mushtaq dismissed Shaw.
- North Zone scored 251 runs before West Zone began their innings.
Prithvi Shaw's Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign commenced with a modest 22 runs against North Zone in Bengaluru on Sunday. Facing 21 deliveries and hitting four boundaries, Shaw was ultimately undone by a sharp turning delivery from Abid Mushtaq in the sixth over.
The dismissal occurred with West Zone at 23/1, giving North Zone an early advantage. Mushtaq's impressive spell concluded with figures of 3-2-5-1, with the delivery to Shaw being hailed as a "peach" by observers.
North Zone had earlier been bowled out for 251 in their first innings, with Ayush Badoni contributing 51 runs. Ayush Doseja remained unbeaten on 29.
This early setback is frustrating for Shaw, who is aiming to make a significant impact for a strong West Zone team and revive his red-ball career after recent inconsistencies. With three days remaining in the quarter-final, he will seek opportunities later in the match.
