Shafali scripts history, becomes fastest and youngest to reach 3,000 T20I runs
At just twenty-two years and 220 days old, Shafali Verma made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She also claimed the title for the fastest to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced. In a decisive match, India easily chased down Pakistan's meager total of fifty-six, securing a resounding seven-wicket victory.
Shafali Varma etched her name in history on Saturday as she etched her name in the record books by becoming the youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in women's T20Is. The Indian opener achieved this feat at the tender age of 22 years and 220 days, surpassing the previous record held by Ireland's Gaby Lewis by a significant margin. Shafali's achievement came in a thrilling Women's Asia Cup 2026 match against Pakistan, held in Dubai.
She reached the landmark in a typical aggressive style, smashing a six off Sadia Iqbal in her very first ball. Shafali then added a single to her tally, and soon after, she struck again by hitting a powerful four off Fatima Sana. With her 12-run dismissal coming off just six balls, including one four and one six, Shafali's innings was a brief but explosive display of her batting prowess.
Despite her early departure, Shafali's contribution proved crucial as India chased down Pakistan's lowest-ever total of 56 with ease. The Indian team reached 57/3 in just 8.4 overs, securing a dominant seven-wicket victory and topping Group A. Harmanpreet Kaur played a pivotal role in the chase with an unbeaten 18* and added a six to her innings. With this remarkable performance, Shafali not only became the youngest player to reach 3,000 T20I runs but also set a new benchmark that will be hard to beat.
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