Shafali Verma created history with her 64 against Bangladesh in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semi-finalFind out which major record she broke.
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Shafali Verma breaks a major Asia Cup record with 64(Photo: BCCI Women)
Shafali Verma played a brilliant knock to guide India to 149 for six against Bangladesh in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Dubai on ThursdayThe opener smashed 64 off just 40 balls and gave India a solid total despite the other batters finding it difficult against Bangladesh’s spinners.
Shafali hit three sixes and seven fours during her aggressive inningsShe scored at a good pace and kept the scoreboard moving when the middle order struggledHer half-century proved crucial for the defending champions.
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Shafali Verma scripts major Asia Cup record
While completing her fifty, Shafali also created history in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup by becoming India’s highest run-scorer in the competition.
Shafali overtook Smriti Mandhana to take the top spot during her important semi-final knock against BangladeshThe milestone adds another achievement to her consistent performances in the tournament.
Top run-scorers for India in Women’s T20 Asia Cup:
- Shafali Verma: 593 runs in 20 innings
- Smriti Mandhana: 590 runs in 18 innings
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 465 runs in 18 innings
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 345 runs in 16 innings
- Richa Ghosh: 231 runs in 17 innings
Harmanpreet, Deepti provide late contributions
Meanwhile, captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 24 off 28 balls and held one end steadyPratika Rawal also made a useful contribution with 20 runs.
Towards the end of the innings, Deepti Sharma provided India with a late boost, scoring 13 runs off just six ballsHer quick cameo included a six and a four in the final over.
Bangladesh spinners keep India in struggle
Bangladesh’s Sultana Khatun was the best bowler, finishing with two wickets for 30 runsThe Bangladesh spinners managed to slow down India’s scoring rate during the middle overs.
However, Shafali’s early aggression had already given India a strong platformThe opener’s 64 proved vital as India finished with 149 for six after 20 overs.
India aim to defend 149 and reach final
India will now look to defend their total and secure a place in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup finalThe defending champions will rely on their bowling attack to put Bangladesh under pressure in the chase.
Brief Scores
India: 149/6 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 64, Harmanpreet Kaur 24*; Sultana Khatun 2/30) vs Bangladesh.
