Abid Mushtaq Dismisses Prithvi Shaw With a Brilliant Delivery in Duleep Trophy 2026
Abid Mushtaq, North Zone's left-arm spinner, dismissed West Zone's Prithvi Shaw for 22 runs with a stunning 'peach' on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 quarter-final. The August 23, 2026 match at BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, saw Shaw's promising start cut short.
North Zone's left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq produced a moment of magic on Sunday, August 23, 2026, dismantling the stumps of West Zone opener Prithvi Shaw with a 'peach' of a delivery during their Duleep Trophy 2026-27 quarter-final clash against North Zone. Shaw, who had looked in good touch, was dismissed for a brisk 22 runs, bringing an early end to his anticipated return in the prestigious red-ball tournament. Where to Watch Duleep Trophy 2026-27 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast.
VIDEO - Abid Mushtaq Dismiss Prithvi Shaw
The incident occurred in the sixth over of West Zone's first innings at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) Ground 1 in Bengaluru. Shaw, the 26-year-old right-hander, had started positively, smashing four boundaries in his 21-ball stay. However, Mushtaq, representing North Zone, pitched a ball around middle and leg that spun sharply away, beating Shaw's forward defence and crashing into the off-stump.
Match Details and Context
The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 marks the beginning of India's domestic cricket season and is being played in a zonal format. The quarter-final between North Zone and West Zone commenced on August 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM IST.
North Zone, after being put in to bat, were bowled out for 251 runs in their first innings. Shaw's dismissal was a significant early blow. Karn Sharma Retires: India Leg-Spinner Announces Retirement From International and Domestic Cricket.
This Duleep Trophy appearance is crucial for Shaw, who is aiming to regain consistent form in red-ball cricket after a period of inconsistent performances. He had a strong Ranji Trophy campaign for Maharashtra in 2025-26, scoring 501 runs from 8 innings at an average of 62.62. Meanwhile, Abid Mushtaq, with his impressive spin, has made an early statement in the tournament.
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