Shafali Verma Sets Record as Fastest, Youngest to 3,000 T20I Runs | Sports-Games
- On Saturday, Indian opener Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest player to reach 3,000 T20I runs, achieving the milestone during a Group A Asia Cup match in Dubai.
- Needing seven runs, Shafali completed the milestone in 2,182 deliveries at 22 years and 220 days, surpassing Australia's Alyssa Healy's previous records for both speed and age.
- India dominated the contest at Dubai International Stadium, bundling Pakistan out for 55 before chasing the target in 8.4 overs to win by seven wickets.
- This victory secured India's perfect group-stage campaign, following earlier wins against Thailand and Hong Kong, leaving the team unbeaten entering the semi-finals.
- The Fatima Sana-led side now faces a must-win fixture against Hong Kong, with their semi-final hopes depending entirely on the outcome of that final group match.
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Shafali Verma becomes youngest and fastest cricketer to achieve stunning feat in clash against Pakistan
Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest cricketer to reach 3,000 Women’s T20I runs during India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. She reached the mark in 2,182 balls, surpassing Alyssa Healy’s record.
Shafali Verma scripts history, becomes youngest and fastest to 3000 Women's T20I runs
Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest batter to 3,000 runs in Women’s T20Is during India’s Asia Cup win over Pakistan. The feat capped a dominant seven-wicket victory that sent India into the semi-finals as Group A toppers.
Shafali Verma Sets Record as Fastest, Youngest to 3,000 T20I Runs | Sports-Games
Indian cricket sensation Shafali Verma has become the fastest and youngest player to notch up 3,000 runs in Women’s T20Is, achieving the feat during a match against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. India's commanding victory over Pakistan further strengthens their group stage triumphs.
Times of India
PressNewsAgencyShafali Varma scripts history, becomes fastest and youngest to reach 3,000 T20I runs in women’s cricket
At just twenty-two years and 220 days old, Shafali Verma made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She also claimed the title for the fastest to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced. In a decisive match, India easily chased down Pakistan's meager total of fifty-six, securing a resounding seven-wicket victory.
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