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[Watch] 6, 6, 1 - Shafali Verma Turns Sehwag; Follows 'Exact' Formula To Get Double Hundred

Shafali Verma gets standing ovation from Harmanpreet Kaur (X.com)Shafali Verma gets standing ovation from Harmanpreet Kaur (X.com)

Shafali Verma, who has often been compared to one of India's all-time greats Virender Sehwag, due to their similar batting approach, notched up a historic double century on Friday when India met South Africa in an one-off Test in Chennai.

In fact, Verma followed the similar formula, as Nonkululeko Mlaba, against whom she reached 100 as well, was slammed for back-to-back sixes before taking a single to get to the special milestone. 

Even India's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur gave a standing ovation to give her a round of applause.

Watch - Shafali Verma's Double Hundred Moment Vs SA

However, Shafali’s innings ended horribly, as she was dismissed via run out after a solid 197-ball 205. Her knock had 23 fours and eight massive sixes, and no wonder, the 20-year-old’s comparison with the legendary opener is not just a random one by fans and experts.

At the time of writing this, India are 423/3, riding on heroics from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur are in the middle, batting on 44* and 7* respectively.