Duleep Trophy: Prithvi Shaw scores century on debut, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

Mumbai's Prithvi Shaw notched up a century on debut to take India Red to 258 for 2 on day one of Duleep Trophy 2017-18 final against India Blue on Monday.

The 17-year-old Shaw became the youngest player to score a century on Duleep Trophy debut. The record was previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. Shaw has also scored a century on his Ranji Trophy debut earlier this year.  

Tendulkar had scored centuries in all three domestic tournaments - Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and Duleep Trophy - before turning 18.

Shaw came into the limelight after he scored an astonishing 546 off 330 balls at a school match in Mumbai, recording the third highest score in any form of cricket.

The 14-year-old Shaw, playing for Rizvi Springfield School, compiled the huge score against St Francis School in the Harris Shield, a tournament that brought batting icon Tendulkar into the public eye more than two decades ago. 
Dinesh Karthik-led India Red side opted to bat against India Blue. Shaw along and Akhil Herwadkar added 74 runs for the first wicket before the Harwadkar was dismissed run-out for 25.

Surya Kumar Yadav did not stay long at the crease and was dismissed by Bhatgav Bhatt for 12.

Dinesh Karthik and Shaw then ensured then dominated the proceedings to ensure that it was a good day for India Red. Shaw was unbeaten at 137 while Karthik was 86 not out.