US EditionShafali Verma Plays the Best Knock of Her Career in World Cup Final: 'History Will Remember This GOATed Inning'
Shafali Verma, aged 21, became the youngest player to score a fifty in an ODI World Cup final, helping India recover against South Africa with 87 runs.
- On November 2, 2025 Shafali Verma scored 87 in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, anchoring the India women's cricket team against South Africa.
- Recalled to the squad as a replacement, Shafali Verma joined ahead of the semi-final vs Australia for injured Pratika Rawal and seized a fresh chance after a quiet semi-final.
- Aggressive from the first ball, Shafali Verma struck seven fours and two sixes in a 78-ball innings and shared a 104-run opening stand with Smriti Mandhana, becoming the youngest-ever to hit a fifty in a World Cup final.
- At the time of writing, India were 211/3 in 37 overs after Khaka dismissed Shafali in the 28th over and Jemimah Rodrigues for 24, helping South Africa claw back momentum.
- Her knock also reset personal marks by surpassing her previous ODI best of 71, and she and Smriti Mandhana crossed the 1,000 partnership runs milestone, sparking fans and social media reaction.
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Shafali Verma Shines in Women’s World Cup Final: Record 87 Puts Her in Legendary League With Dhoni and Gambhir
Shafali Verma delivered a record-breaking 87 in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final against South Africa, joining the elite league of Gambhir and Dhoni with a historic and match-defining knock.
Shafali Verma's Family Members in Rohtak Celebrate as Indian Cricketer Scalps 2 Wickets in 7 Balls During IND-W vs SA-W ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final (Watch Video) | 🏏 LatestLY
The 21-year-old was originally not past of the India Women's National Cricket Team in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and was called up as a replacement after Pratika Rawal's injury. Shafali Verma earlier set the stage on fire with a sensational 87-run knock. 🏏 Shafali Verma's Family Members in Rohtak Celebrate as Indian Cricketer Scalps 2 Wickets in 7 Balls During IND-W vs SA-W ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final (Watch Video).
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Verma scores 87 as India sets South Africa target of 299 in Women’s Cricket World Cup final
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Opener Shafali Verma scored 87 off 78 balls as India reached 298-7 in 50 overs against South Africa in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday.
Shafali Verma shatters all-time World Cup final record after stellar knock against South Africa
Shafali Verma struck a strong fifty in the Women's World Cup final between India and South Africa. The star opener registered a few milestones during her stroke-filled 87-run knock in the final.
Shafali Verma plays the best knock of her career in World Cup final: 'History will remember this GOATed inning'
Shafali Verma smashed a brilliant fifty in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa, becoming the youngest player ever to score a half-century in an ODI World Cup final. Her fearless innings set the tone for India’s strong start in Navi Mumbai.
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