Shafali Verma

About Shafali

An explosive right-handed batter, Shafali Verma is a genuine match-winner known for a destructive, unorthodox style that can dismantle any bowling attack. The Haryana-born batter made history in 2019 as India’s youngest T20I debutant, soon becoming the youngest Indian to score an international half-century. By the 2020 T20 World Cup, she was the world’s No. 1-ranked T20I batter, playing a vital role in India’s run to the final. Verma’s leadership shone in 2023 when she captained India to the inaugural U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title. In 2025, she made a sensational "wild-card" impact during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Called up as an injury replacement for the knockouts, she delivered a Player of the Match performance in the final against South Africa, scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets to secure the trophy. A cornerstone of the Delhi Capitals in the TATA WPL, Verma was their second-highest run-scorer in the first two seasons. Retained for INR 2.2 Crore ahead of the 2026 season, her ability to maintain a high strike rate at the top of the order makes her a formidable force as the Capitals chase their maiden title.