'The Shaw must go on' - Twitter erupts as Prithvi Shaw silences critics with blistering knock against Punjab Kings

Flamboyant opener Prithvi Shaw finally made his return to the playing XI and made an instant impact in the match against Punjab Kings in the ongoing IPL 2023 on May 17 in Dharmsala. He failed to get going in the first six games and the Delhi Capitals management decided to drop him from the playing XI. However, he made his return and looked ruthless in the middle, scoring his first half-century of the season.

The 23-year-old replaced Australia international Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the match due to an injury. Replacing him, Shaw made the most of the opportunity and made an emphatic comeback in the league to silence his critics. DC skipper David Warner too looked brilliant in the middle but Shikhar Dhawan's brilliance sent him back to the pavilion.

Along with Shaw, Warner built a 94-run partnership, which might eventually decide the fate of the match. The southpaw notably hit 46 runs off 31 deliveries before Sam Curran provided the much-needed breakthrough to PBKS. Meanwhile, Warner was dropped by Rahul Chahar but the 36-year-old could not last much long after the life he recieved.

Even though Delhi are currently out of the playoffs race, they can ruin Punjab’s journey as well. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side currently have 12 points in 12 matches and if they win their remaining two, they can fight for a spot in the playoffs. However, if they lose a game, their race to playoffs will get complicated as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians can go ahead of them. 

Here's how Twitter reacted to Shaw's innings

Nirvana@QuitMatrix

Best opening start by Delhi capitals this season 76/0 off 7.3 over Warner 37(23) Shaw 37i(25) #PBKSvsDC #IPL2023

08:13 PM · May 17, 2023

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Wasim Akram وسيم اكرم 🇮🇳@wasimakram_0786

DC openers back to form for CSK's Funeral #PBKSvsDC @DelhiCapitals

08:28 PM · May 17, 2023

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Rowan@JustLikeGon

Prithvi Shaw is back with the bang. Form is temporary class is permanent. #PBKSvsDC

08:08 PM · May 17, 2023

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Nirvana@QuitMatrix

This is what happens when you play fearless cricket and you have nothing to lose 1st 50 runs partnership between prithwi Shaw and Warner in 7 innings of this edition of #TATAIPL2023 #PBKSvsDC

08:01 PM · May 17, 2023

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Prithvi Shaw Fan Account@SHAKTI_MAAN11

Prithvi shaw Saab on fire 🔥🔥 #PBKSvsDC

08:20 PM · May 17, 2023

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CrickBall Sports@SportsCrickball

David Warner dismissed for 46 in 31 balls. A brilliant knock by Warner, what a partnership between him and Shaw. #IPL2023 #PBKSvsDC #PBKSvDC #TATAIPL

08:24 PM · May 17, 2023

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CRICKET-EX-PRO🇮🇳@TFG_24

Hope Prithvi Shaw would have played like this before #PBKSVSDC #IPL2O23 #IPL

08:20 PM · May 17, 2023

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Learnzonepluss@gmail.com@learnzonepluss

Fabulous opening stand by both DC openers , Warner and Prithvi looks set for a big score. #DCvPBKS #DCvsPBKS #PBKSvsDC #PBKSvDC

08:23 PM · May 17, 2023

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Vignesh Bharadwaj@VBharadwaj31

Cricket waits for none, the Shaw must go on! #PrithviShaw

08:16 PM · May 17, 2023

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K ♡@sarphiribalika_

Happi Happi for Prithvi Shaw 🥺🥺🔥 #PBKSvsDC

08:40 PM · May 17, 2023

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Akshat@AkshatOM10

Sai Baba has listened to the prays of Prithiv Shaw. He is back in form after a long time. 50 and counting 🔥 #PBKSvsDC

08:40 PM · May 17, 2023

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Surinder@navsurani

Finally Prithvi Shaw get a chance after few matches and he score a brilliant FIFTY. Not out on 50*(36) run. #PBKSvsDC

08:40 PM · May 17, 2023

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Thought flying@Yogeshk23979019

#PBKSvsDC shaw today like this👇

08:46 PM · May 17, 2023

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Jammy@balaji24_6

So god to see Prithvi Shaw making runs today. Always thought this player doesn't make justice with the talent he possess. Well played.🔥#PrithviShaw #DCvsPBKS #PBKSvsDC

08:46 PM · May 17, 2023

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