11 Sixes, 22 Fours! Shafali Verma Slams 197 Off 115 Balls In Senior Women's One-Day Trophy 2024

Shafali Verma slammed 197 off 115 balls [Source: @shafalisverma17/instagram.com]

Shafali Verma lit up the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy quarter-final against Bengal with a sensational knock of 197 off 115 balls. It was vintage Shafali: big shots, fearless batting, and total domination.

Shafali Verma Made A Statement With Explosive Knock For Haryana

Haryana piled up a massive 390 in their 50 overs, thanks to Shafali Verma’s captain’s knock. Though Bengal pulled off a record-breaking chase to win, Shafali’s innings, which comprised of 11 sixes and 22 fours, was the talk of the town.

Shafali has been under the scanner recently. After a rough patch in ODIs and being dropped from India’s squads against Australia, questions were being asked about her place in the team. Her poor form against New Zealand at home, where she managed just 56 runs in three innings, didn’t help her case either.

But Shafali knows how to make a comeback. This knock wasn’t just about runs—it was a statement. Her 197 was filled with stunning boundaries and towering sixes. She took the bowlers to the cleaners and proved why she’s one of the most fearsome batters in the game.

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While Shafali has had a stellar T20I career, her ODI journey hasn’t been smooth. Since her debut in 2021, she has played 25 matches but has only managed 644 runs at an average of 23.00. For an opener with such exceptional talent, that’s totally disappointing.

Notably, her struggles were evident during the series against Australia in late 2023, where she failed to make an impact. India eventually dropped her, hoping she’d find her rhythm again.

A Glimpse Of The Old Shafali

This knock felt like the Shafali of old- fearless and free-flowing. She wasn’t just batting, she was sending a message to the selectors, critics, and everyone who doubted her. At just 20, Shafali has already played 85 T20Is, scored over 2,000 runs, and smashed 10 fifties.

Her hard-hitting style is what makes her special. This innings was a reminder of the damage she can do when she’s on song.

This knock could be the spark Shafali needed to get her confidence back. She’ll look to keep this momentum going, whether it’s for Haryana or India Women. Fans know what she’s capable of, and they’ll be hoping to see more of these kinds of performances as she aims to make a comeback into the Indian team.

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