In a dazzling display of skill and flair, Indiadynamic opener Shafali Verma played a record breaking innings in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 last against South Africa At DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The youngster played a brilliant inning of 87 runs in 78 balls and put India in a strong position in the high-voltage encounter.
Shafali Verma’s fearless approach sets the tone
Opening the innings under immense pressure, Shafali displayed remarkable composure early on and faced the new ball with precise footwork before showing her trademark aggression. Once settled, he attacked the South African bowlers and sent any loose balls across the boundary. His innings included 12 fours and 2 sixes, a reflection of his ability to balance power with placement.
partnership with Smriti MandhanaShafali laid a solid foundation for India with a quickfire 98, putting the hosts in the driver’s seat. Her confident stroke play and impeccable timing made the opposition chant “Shafali! Shafali!” Forced to search for answers in the form of a slogan. echoed in the packed stadium.
Shefali created history with a sensational innings
Shafali’s knock not only gave strength to India’s innings but it also rewrote the record books. young star gone in the past Poonam RautThe innings of 86 against England in the 2017 final at Lord’s stood as a benchmark for eight years.
His dismissal came at a critical stage when he tried to accelerate further, but was caught ayabonga blueprintAlthough she missed out on a good century, her contribution had already cemented her legacy as one of India’s finest performers on the grand stage. Had she reached triple figures, Shafali would have been the first Indian – male or female – to score a century in a World Cup final, a feat that is still waiting to be achieved in Indian cricket history.
Highest score for India women in World Cup final
- Shafali Verma: 87 (CWC 2025)
- Punam Raut: 86 (CWC 2017)
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 51 (CWC 2017)
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