Pinal Shah

Pinal Shah (born 3 November 1987, in Baroda) was the wicket-keeper for India U19s World Cup squad. He is an able batsman and has played five first-class matches for Baroda scoring 377 runs, including a blistering 217* against Services in early 2006. He usually bats in the middle-order, but has also opened on occasion.

Pinal Shah

Personal information
Full name	Pinal Rohitbhai Shah
Born	(1987-11-03) 3 November 1987 (age 37) Baroda, Gujarat, India
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Wicketkeeper Batter
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2005–2018	Baroda
2008–2009	Mumbai Indians
2011	Rajasthan Royals
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 93 51 54 Runs scored 3,409 1,070 461 Batting average 27.05 30.57 15.36 100s/50s 3/18 1/5 0/2 Top score 217* 157* 71 Catches/stumpings 278/38 47/18 44/15
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 1 March 2025

Shah has played 11 U19 ODI matches for India but has been unable to reproduce the batting form that he showed in his short career with Baroda, his highest score being just 19. He has taken 23 ODI catches and is guaranteed a place in the starting eleven for the Under 19 World Cup as he is the squad's specialist wicket-keeper.

References

ESPNcricinfo