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Shafali Verma Makes T20 WC History!
21 Jun
Summary
- Shafali Verma is the first Indian to bat and bowl in a T20 World Cup.
- She scored 31 off 15 balls and took two crucial powerplay overs.
- India posted 158/7, with Harmanpreet Kaur playing her 200th T20I.
Shafali Verma etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Indian to open both batting and bowling in a Women's T20 World Cup match. She provided an explosive start with a 31-run knock off just 15 deliveries. Verma then displayed her all-round prowess by bowling two economical overs in the powerplay, restricting the opposition.
In the crucial match against South Africa, India posted a total of 158/7. This score was achieved despite a middle-order wobble, with key contributions from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, playing her 200th T20I, and Deepti Sharma. The team faced challenges with shot selection on a tricky pitch but managed to set a competitive target.
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