Shafali Verma
About
Shafali Verma has emerged as a sensational cricketer, who at just 15 years old, made history by becoming the youngest cricketer to play in a Women's Twenty20 International match for India. Her achievements do not stop there! Under her captaincy, India clinched the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, which displays her leadership abilities and strategic acumen.
Shafali’s batting skills were further highlighted when she became the youngest cricketer to complete 1000 runs in T20 Internationals, a remarkable achievement demonstrating her impact on the field.
Shafali’s attacking style of play, reminiscent of Virender Sehwag's legacy, coupled with her fearless nature on the field, has earned her admiration from fans and fellow cricketers alike.
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
At the 2020 T20 World Cup, she emerged as India’s standout batter, propelling the team to a runner-up finish. Notably, she is the youngest female cricketer who has achieved the prestigious No. 1 position in the ICC T20I batters rankings.
Her stellar international performance earned her contracts with the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred and the Sydney Sixers in the Women’s Big Bash League.
In 2021, she marked her Test debut against England with an outstanding display, scoring 159 runs across two innings, including an impressive knock of 96 runs, which earned her the player of the match award.
Why Shafali Verma ?
Having disguised herself as a boy during her childhood to train due to the lack of academics for girls in her native city, Shafali Verma’s journey is an inspiration to aspiring athletes. With her immense talent and fearless approach, Shafali has cemented her place as one of the brightest stars in women’s cricket.
