Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Rohtak |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 balls in the second T20I against Zimbabwe Women in Raipur, helping India chase down a target of 103. The innings was her ninth 50-plus score in women's T20Is in 2026, breaking Smriti Mandhana's previous record of eight in a calendar year. India went on to take the series with one match remaining.
Shafali Verma was named the women's ICC Player of the Month for September 2026, receiving the award for a second time. The honour recognised her performances in the Asia Cup and at the Asian Games 2026.
Shafali Verma scored 100 not out off 49 balls against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final, becoming the first woman to score a hundred in the Asian Games. She followed this with 48 runs off 29 balls and two wickets in the final against Sri Lanka, helping India win the gold medal by 147 runs.
Shafali Verma was named ICC Women's Player of the Month for November 2025 after her performances during India's World Cup-winning campaign. The award recognized her decisive contribution in the final, where she scored 87 runs off 78 balls, the highest score by an Indian batter in a Women's World Cup final.
Shafali Verma starred in the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup final against South Africa, scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets. India won the match by 52 runs to claim their maiden Women's World Cup title, and Verma was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shafali Verma |
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| Role | Right-handed opening batter and occasional off-spin bowler |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mandeep Senior Secondary School, Rohtak |
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| Qualification | 9th Standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Family
| Father | Sanjay Verma |
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| Mother | Praveen Bala |
| Siblings | Brother - Sahil Verma |
Career
| International Debut | T20 - 24 September 2019 v South Africa, ODI - 27 June 2021 v England, Test - 16 June 2021 v England |
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| Jersey Number | #17 (India) |
| Domestic Team(s) | Haryana, Delhi Capitals |
| Coach | Ashwani Kumar |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Favourite Shots | Straight Drive, Step out and hit |
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Batsman - Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Wicketkeeper - MS Dhoni |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive opener known for power-hitting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shafali Verma started playing cricket at 8 years old. | |
| 2. She once disguised as her brother Sahil Verma to substitute him in a boys cricket championship, outperformed the boys, and won the player of the tournament award. | |
| 3. She was trained by her father, Sanjeev Verma, for the first three years of her cricket training. | |
| 4. Her father took her to local grounds for practice, rewarding her 5 rupees for every six she hit. | |
| 5. Shafali’s father aspired to be a cricketer but couldn't fulfill his dream due to limited opportunities and support. | |
| 6. Initially, boys hesitated to play with her, assuming she would get hurt. | |
| 7. She began playing matches disguised as a boy until her talent was recognized. | |
| 8. At 9 years old in 2013, she watched Sachin Tendulkar play his last Ranji Trophy match, inspiring her to work hard to join the Indian cricket team. | |
| 9. In 2016, she joined Ram Narayan Cricket Club in Rohtak and was later promoted to the Elite Group due to exceptional skills. | |
| 10. She captained the Haryana Women’s Under-19 Cricket team in 2018. | |
| 11. At 15, she was called up to India’s Women’s Twenty20 International squad. | |
| 12. She made her T20I debut at 15 years and 239 days, becoming India's youngest female player in a T20 international match. | |
| 13. Not long after her debut, she broke Sachin Tendulkar's 30-year-old record by scoring a fifty against West Indies in a T20 match. | |
| 14. Her performances led to her inclusion in India’s squad for the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. | |
| 15. Shafali Verma attributes her success to her father. | |
| 16. In January 2023, she led India to victory in the U-19 T20 World Cup. | |
| 17. In February 2023, she was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in the inaugural WPL auction. | |
| 18. She was trained by her father, Sanjay Verma, for the first three years of her cricket training. | |
| 19. She was the third highest run-scorer at the U-19 Women's World Cup 2023. | |
| 20. She was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for the first season of The Hundred. | |
| 21. She scored 96 runs in her first Test innings against England in 2021, becoming the youngest to represent India in all three formats that year. | |
| 22. She became the second Indian woman after Mithali Raj to score a Test double century, nearly 22 years after Raj's feat. |
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