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Shafali Verma rewrites history with fastest Asia Cup half-century
13 Sep
Summary
- Shafali Verma scored the fastest Women's Asia Cup fifty in just 24 balls.
- She broke Smriti Mandhana's previous record of a 25-ball half-century.
- This was Verma's third fifty in the tournament, matching a separate record.
Shafali Verma etched her name in the history books on Sunday, September 13, 2026, by achieving the fastest half-century in the Women's Asia Cup. Verma reached her fifty in just 24 deliveries during the final match against Sri Lanka, showcasing an explosive batting performance. This incredible feat edged past the previous record held by her opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, who had scored a 25-ball fifty against the same opponent in 2022. Verma's spectacular innings did not stop there; it also marked her third half-century of the current tournament. This places her in joint-second for the most fifties in a single Women's T20 Asia Cup edition, matching Chamari Athapaththu's achievement from 2024. Verma's record-breaking performance highlights her significant contribution to the team's success in the tournament.
