Chasing a target of 137, Shafali took the attack to the Bangladesh bowlers from the outset, helping India race to 74/1 in 8.1 overs and move within touching distance of victory.
Manchester, June 25: Indian Women's Cricket Team opener Shafali Verma produced a blistering knock, smashing a half-century off just 29 balls to put her side firmly in control against Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup. This is Shafali Verma's second half-century in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Earlier, Shafali played an explosive and unbeaten innings of 55 runs off 38 balls against the Netherlands.
Chasing a target of 137, Shafali took the attack to the Bangladesh bowlers from the outset, helping India race to 74/1 in 8.1 overs and move within touching distance of victory.
After the early dismissal of Smriti Mandhana for 8, Shafali continued to dominate the innings with an array of boundaries. She reached her fifty in just 29 deliveries, keeping the required run rate well under control and putting Bangladesh under immense pressure. Yastika Bhatia provided steady support at the other end as India comfortably stayed ahead in the chase.
Earlier, Bangladesh posted 136/8 in 20 overs after opting to bat. Juiraiya Ferdous top-scored with 33, while captain Nigar Sultana made 32. Sobhana Mostary chipped in with 22, but Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships as India's bowlers struck at regular intervals.
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