Shafali Verma Lights Up Asian Games 2026 Semi-Final, Smashes Record Century In IND-W Vs BAN-W Clash
Shafali Verma created history in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh, becoming the first Indian women's cricketer to score a century at the Asian Games. The India opener reached the landmark in a high-pressure contest, producing a commanding innings that put India in a strong position approaching the 200-run mark. 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ - She reaches the milestone in just 4️⃣9️⃣ balls Updates…
Shafali Verma etched her name in history as the inaugural Indian women's cricketer to score a century at the Asian Games 2026, crushing the record in a tense semi-final showdown against Bangladesh. The young opener raced through her landmark in just 49 deliveries, leaving an indelible mark on the competition.
Her blistering century, achieved in 4️⃣9️⃣ balls, not only propelled India towards the 200-run threshold but also solidified her status as a dominant force in white-ball cricket. At the tender age of 17, Shafali deftly navigated the Bangladesh bowling attack, maintaining her trademark aggression while demonstrating exceptional composure.
This magnificent innings made her the fourth Indian woman cricketer to score a century in T20Is, joining the elite ranks of Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and herself. Mandhana holds the top two scores for India with 124 against Hong Kong in Dubai (2026) and 112 against England at Trent Bridge (2025), while Harmanpreet struck 103 against New Zealand in Providence (2018).
India's pursuit of an Asian Games final berth was given a significant boost by Shafali's remarkable performance. This breakthrough run not only gave her team a strong platform but also secured a place in the record books, marking a pivotal moment in the country's cricketing journey.
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