By Kavita Mistry 
Prithvi Shaw got out quickly without scoring any runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad stayed calm and scored 91 runs for Maharashtra. Their cricket journeys are very different.
Shaw’s Early Success and Problems
Shaw was a young cricket star from Mumbai. He played well at first but later lost his form and confidence.
Gaikwad’s Slow and Steady Rise
Gaikwad worked hard in smaller cricket matches. He slowly became better and now leads the Chennai Super Kings team.
Tough Pitch for Batters
The pitch helped the bowlers. Shaw was caught out by a clever bowler who bowled tricky balls.
Gaikwad’s Smart Batting
Gaikwad played carefully. He waited for good balls to hit. He did not take risks and kept scoring runs.
Different Styles
Shaw was impatient and lost his wicket early. Gaikwad was patient and helped his team score more runs.