Shafali Verma

India women vs England women: Mithali Raj’s 2nd successive fifty fails to lift side, hosts register easy win

The 38-year-old Mithali Raj, who had scored a fighting 72 in the first ODI, once again stood out in her 92-ball innings, which was studded with six boundaries but she didn't get any support from the other end as Kate Cross kept chipping away at the wickets.

Jul 01, 2021, 06:28 AM IST

INDW vs ENGW 2nd ODI: Shafali Verma’s dismissal sheds light on poor management in women’s cricket - WATCH

Shafali, who was looking good with 44 off 55 deliveries and had provided a strong start to the team, was stumped by wicketkeeper Amy Jones off the bowling of left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone.
 

Jun 30, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

Shafali Verma leads India fightback with another fifty after England enforce follow-on

Shafali Verma continued to amaze the cricketing world with her audacious strokeplay as she became only the fourth player in the history of women's Tests to smash two half centuries on debut. 

Jun 19, 2021, 02:07 AM IST

Exclusive: Nothing to compare between Shafali and Virender Sehwag, says father of 17-year-old opener

Shafali Verma smashed five fours in an over en route to scoring 48 off 38 balls against England women in the second T20 at Hove.

Jun 18, 2021, 14:53 PM IST

India crumble after Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma show on Day 2

India openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scripted a stunning opening stand but made five quick wickets in the final hour of play brought England back in the game on Thursday. 

Jun 18, 2021, 01:10 AM IST

India women’s team annual contract: Three players in top grade, Shafali Verma biggest gainer

Women's T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Poonam Yadav are the three names that have been placed in category A and they will be getting Rs 50 lakhs for this period.

May 20, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

India vs England: Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey in all teams, Indrani Roy gets maiden call-up

Mithali Raj will lead the team for the one-off Test and three ODIs while Harmanpreet Kaur will take over the reins during the three T20 Internationals.

May 14, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav set to make WBBL debuts

Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her Women's Big Bash League debut with two-time champions Sydney Sixers later this year. The 17-year-old is expected to be joined by left-arm spinner Radha Yadav, who is currently in talks with the Syndey Sixers franchise.

May 13, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

Indian women vs SA women 3rd T20: Shafali Verma blast secures consolation win for hosts

The 17-year-old Shafali Verma, who regained the number one spot in the ICC T20I batswomen rankings on Tuesday, was named player of the series after knocks of 23, 47 and 60. 

Mar 24, 2021, 08:03 AM IST

ICC T20 rankings: India opener Shafali Verma regains top spot

The 17-year-old Shafali Verma, who grabbed the top position for the first time after helping her side reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup last year in Australia, has leapfrogged Australia’s Beth Mooney with scores of 23 and 47.

Mar 23, 2021, 14:49 PM IST

ICC Rankings: Beth Mooney grabs top spot, Shafali Verma slips to 3rd after Women's T20 World Cup

India’s Deepti Sharma has advanced 10 slots to reach 43rd position among batters and is among the top five all-rounders for the first time.

Mar 09, 2020, 14:14 PM IST

Poonam Yadav only Indian in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Playing XI, Shafali Verma named 12th player

The T20 World Cup Playing XI is dominated by Australia, who lifted the title at the showpiece event with a comfortable 85-run victory over India in the final.

Mar 09, 2020, 12:30 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup Final: We can’t blame Shafali Verma for India's defeat, says Harmanpreet Kaur

With the win, Australia lifted their record-extending fifth title at the Women's T20 World Cup. 

Mar 08, 2020, 17:07 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup: Can't face another smacking from Shafali, Mandhana, says Australia's Schutt

 India defeated four-time champion Australia by 17 runs in the opening group clash of the Women's T20 World Cup at Sydney Showground.
 

Mar 06, 2020, 11:11 AM IST

Shafali Verma Number 1 in ICC Women’s T20I Batswomen rankings, England spinner Sophie Ecclestone top bowler

Shafali Verma, the 16-year-old explosive India opener, and England spinner Sophie Ecclestone have not only made their mark in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 but are also ranked Number 1 in the batswomen and bowlers ranking issued by the world cricket body on Wednesday (March 4, 2020). Shafali Verma and Sophie Ecclestone will be playing in the first semifinal of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 on Thursday (March 5) at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia when India and England face off.

Mar 04, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

Harmanpreet Kaur credits Shafali Verma for bringing happiness, positivity to Team India

Teenage prodigy Shafali Verma has not only lit up the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with her explosive batting but the "naughty" teenager has also added immense happiness and positivity to the Indian team off the field, feels captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The 16-year-old Shafali Verma has scored 161 runs at a stunning strike rate of 161 in Australia, setting the tone for India's four Group A victories with fearless batting despite being in her first global tournament.

Mar 04, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Harpreet Kaur-led Team India on course for T20 Women's World Cup Final, says former Australian pacer Brett Lee

India are a vastly improved team and their progress to the ICC T20 Women's World Cup semifinal reveals the great strides the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has made, says former Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee. Writing a column for the ICC, Lee credited the Indian women for topping Group A which also had four-time champion Australia in it by winning all their four matches.

Mar 03, 2020, 13:11 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Match-winner Radha Yadav lauds bowling coach Narendra Hirwani

Radha Yadav took career-best figures of four for 23 as India cruised to victory over Sri Lanka

Feb 29, 2020, 17:51 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup: Unbeaten India end group stage with win over Sri Lanka

Radha Yadav and Shafali Verma were the star performers for India, who finished the group stage at the top of the table with eight points from four games.
 

Feb 29, 2020, 14:09 PM IST

India riding high on young guns Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

India are on top of Group A after winning both their league matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. In the first match, in India defeated Australia while Bangladesh found the going too tough in the second and on both occasions the young players in the team gave a scintillating display.

Feb 26, 2020, 14:21 PM IST