Shafali Verma is an Indian cricketer who plays for the India women’s national cricket team. She made quite a splash in the cricket world at a young age.In 2019, at the age of 15, she became the youngest cricketer to play in a Women’s Twenty20 International (WT20I) match for India.In June 2021, she achieved another milestone by becoming the youngest player, male or female, to represent India in all three formats of international cricket (Test, One Day, and T20).On October 8, 2022, she became the youngest cricketer to complete 1000 runs in T20 Internationals.Under her captaincy, India won the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.She holds several records, including being the youngest half-centurion for India in international cricket.Verma was part of the Indian squad in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
Inspiring Journey:
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- Shafali Verma’s journey from playing cricket as a disguised boy to achieving remarkable feats in international cricket is truly inspiring.
The recent T20I series between India and Bangladesh, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in helping India secure an unassailable 3-0 lead. Here are the highlights:
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Match Details:
- Date: May 2, 2024
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh
- Result:
- India won by 7 wickets.
- Key Points:
- India’s bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 117/8 in their 20 overs.
- Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana opened the batting for India.
- They shared a 91-run opening stand, setting the foundation for India’s victory.
- Verma was the more dominant partner, scoring 51 off 38 balls with eight fours.
- Mandhana contributed a 47 off 42 balls, including five fours and a six.
- India chased down the target of 118 runs with ease.
- Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was economical, conceding just 22 runs in her four overs and taking crucial wickets.
- The next two T20Is will also be held in Sylhet on May 6 and 9.
With this series win, India’s opening combination of Mandhana and Verma continues to impress, and their form bodes well for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
