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Prithvi Shaw starred on his international debut, hitting 134 off 154 balls as India piled on 364 runs at the loss of four wickets at the end of day one's play in the first Test against West Indies.

India vs West Indies, Test cricket, Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw hit 19 fours in his 154-ball innings

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 86 off 130 balls

Prithvi Shaw hit the third fastest century on debut

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1st Test, Day 1: Prithvi Shaw blasts historic debut hundred - India Today

1st Test, Day 1: Prithvi Shaw blasts historic debut hundred

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1st Test, Day 1: Prithvi Shaw blasts historic debut hundred

Prithvi Shaw starred on his international debut, hitting 134 off 154 balls as India piled on 364 runs at the loss of four wickets at the end of day one's play in the first Test against West Indies.

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