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Shafali Verma's Record-Breaking Century at Asian Games

Sep 20, 2026
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Shafali Verma scores 49-ball 100 at Asian Games

## Shafali Verma's Historic Century

In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Shafali Verma scored a rapid 49-ball century during the Asian Games semi-final against Bangladesh. This achievement marked her first century in T20I cricket and the first by any woman in the Asian Games cricket event.

## Key Partnerships and Performance

Opening the innings for India, Shafali partnered with Smriti Mandhana to put up 72 runs for the first wicket. Mandhana contributed 37 runs to the partnership. After a brief stint by G Kamalini, Shafali joined forces with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, adding 94 runs for the third wicket. Harmanpreet played a supportive role with a 33-ball 40.

## Reaching the Milestone

Shafali's aggressive batting saw her hit consecutive sixes off Nahida Akter, propelling her into the 90s. Despite losing partners Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh in quick succession, Shafali maintained her composure. She reached her century with a single off the last ball of the innings, ensuring India posted a formidable total of 195.

## Continuing Form

This century follows Shafali's impressive performance in the quarter-final against Japan, where she scored an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls. Her consistent form has been a significant factor in India's success at the Asian Games.

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