Shafali Verma scripts history with ninth 50-plus score as India thrash Zimbabwe to seal T20I series
Shafali Verma's explosive 25-ball 55 propelled India to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 lead in the series. This remarkable performance marked Verma's ninth fifty-plus score in women's T20Is within this calendar year. Partnered with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed 47 runs, they set a record with nine 50-plus partnerships in 2026.
India Women triumphed over Zimbabwe Women by nine wickets in the second T20I at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, India on Sunday. In the chase, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana shone, propelling India to a target of 103 runs in just 8.5 overs with 67 balls remaining. This victory cements India's unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Shafali Verma toppled Zimbabwe's bowling attack with a blistering 55 off just 25 balls. Smriti Mandhana provided steady support, remaining unbeaten on 47 off 25 deliveries. Despite losing only one wicket during the chase, India reached the target comfortably, securing a comprehensive victory.
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