India, Oct. 27 -- Prithvi Shaw's switch from Mumbai to Maharashtra seems to have done him a world of good. On Monday, the opener smashed the third fastest first-class double century by an Indian batter during his 156-ball 222 against Chandigarh on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy Group B tie in Chandigarh.

Shaw raced to 200 in 141 balls. It is only behind the efforts of Tanmay Agarwal (119 balls, vs Arunachal Pradesh - 2024) and Ravi Shastri (123 balls, vs Baroda - 1985). The 25-year-old was dropped from Mumbai last year over poor fitness and disciplinary issues, but the player's improved fitness and focus on diet is paying dividends.

The knock, containing 29 fours and five sixes, helped Maharashtra score 359/3 in 52 overs in the second inni...