Reminding the new selection committee about his presence, classy opener Prithvi Shaw slammed a magnificent double century (206 not out, 245b, 29x4, 1x6)- including a century before lunch- to power Mumbai to a formidable 335 for 2 in just 76.5 overs against Assam on the opening day of their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy fifth round encounter at the brand-new, picturesque Amingaon Cricket Ground in Guwahati, which is hosting its first first-class game.
Taking a single off Rohan Alam, a fired-up Shaw reached his 12th first-class century, which came off just 107 balls and included 15 fours and a six, just before lunch, with Mumbai placed in a strong position at 171 for 1 in just 36 overs after the first session on Tuesday. It was Shaw's first century in this edition of the Ranji Trophy, and just the second time that he went past fifty. After Mumbai were asked to take first strike on a flat track by Assam, Shaw forged a 123-run opening stand with Musheer Khan (42, 72b, 5x4, 1x6), who replaced an ill Yashasvi Jaiswal, off just 142 balls.
