India opener Shafali Verma said she now focuses on basics instead of pressure while playing big matches after helping India win the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 title. She scored 68 off 39 balls in the final against Sri Lanka and shared a record 129-run opening stand with Smriti Mandhana as India won by 72 runs.
New Delhi, Sep 14: India's star opener Shafali Verma spoke on her change in approach for big games after having recently powered India to an eighth title in the Women's Asia Cup with a win over Sri Lanka in the final.
Shafali made 68 from 39 balls to set things with the bat, along with Smriti Mandhana as the two put up 129 runs for the opening wicket as India won by 72 runs later while defending 183.
Shafali reflects on big-game approach
Shafali and Mandhana sat down with each other to reflect on their performances as the right-handed batter spoke on her change of approach while playing in big games. Before her 68 in the final, Shafali also scored 64 against Bangladesh to help India win the semifinal.
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