Born in Thane, Maharashtra, Prithvi Shaw is a diminutive opening batter with a monumental appetite for runs. A natural-born talent who first grabbed global headlines by captaining India to the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup title, Shaw is defined by his aggressive approach at the top. His batting style relies on exceptional hand-eye coordination and a fearless approach that looks to dominate bowlers from the very first delivery of the powerplay. Shaw’s IPL journey has been a rollercoaster of high-octane performances, almost entirely spent with the Delhi Capitals since his debut in 2018. His career highlights include a historic feat in 2021, where he smashed six boundaries in a single over against Shivam Mavi, and a career-best 99 against KKR. After releasing him ahead of the 2026 season, the Capitals displayed their continued faith in his ability by reacquiring him for the season at INR 75 Lakh. As Delhi Capitals chase their maiden title, Shaw’s ability to provide explosive starts and demoralize opposition attacks early on remains the cornerstone of their batting strategy.