Overview:
Shafali was dismissed by Ayabonga Khaka on the fifth ball of the 28th over. She was trying to clear the mid-off area but failed to time the ball and was caught by Sune Luus.
Shafali Verma, who is often compared with Virender Sehwag due to the ability to hit big shots from the first ball of her innings, played a crucial knock in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on November 2.
The right-handed batter was not a part of the main squad but replaced Pratika Rawal, who sustained an injury during the league stage of the tournament. Shafali couldn’t do much with the bat in the semi-final against Australia, but she returned to her best in the title clash against the Proteas.
She scored 87 runs off 78 balls, with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes, and her runs came at a strike rate of 111.53.
Shafali was dismissed by Ayabonga Khaka on the fifth ball of the 28th over. She was trying to clear the mid-off area but failed to time the ball and was caught by Sune Luus.
Earlier, she added 104 runs with her opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, who amassed 45 runs off 58 balls, packed with 8 boundaries.