Shafali Verma Sets Record as Fastest, Youngest to 3,000 T20I Runs | Sports-Games
Shafali Verma reached 3,000 WT20I runs in 2,182 balls, surpassing Alyssa Healy as the fastest to the milestone.
- India opener Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest cricketer to reach 3,000 runs in Women T20Is on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium during the Asia Cup.
- Shafali reached the milestone in 2,182 balls, surpassing Australia's Alyssa Healy's previous record; Healy retired earlier this year after achieving the feat at 22 years and 220 days.
- Dominating the Group contest, India restricted Pakistan to 55 runs, then completed the chase in 8.4 overs with Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma remaining unbeaten to win by seven wickets.
- With this win, India secured a perfect Group campaign with three victories after defeating Thailand and Hong Kong, remaining unbeaten in the tournament.
- This achievement places Shafali in exclusive company, as only Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana had previously crossed 3,000 runs in the format for India.
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Shafali Verma becomes youngest and fastest cricketer to achieve stunning feat in clash against Pakistan
Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest cricketer to reach 3,000 Women’s T20I runs during India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. She reached the mark in 2,182 balls, surpassing Alyssa Healy’s record.
Shafali Verma scripts history, becomes youngest and fastest to 3000 Women's T20I runs
Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest batter to 3,000 runs in Women’s T20Is during India’s Asia Cup win over Pakistan. The feat capped a dominant seven-wicket victory that sent India into the semi-finals as Group A toppers.
Shafali Verma Sets Record as Fastest, Youngest to 3,000 T20I Runs | Sports-Games
Indian cricket sensation Shafali Verma has become the fastest and youngest player to notch up 3,000 runs in Women’s T20Is, achieving the feat during a match against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. India's commanding victory over Pakistan further strengthens their group stage triumphs.
Times of India
PressNewsAgencyShafali Varma scripts history, becomes fastest and youngest to reach 3,000 T20I runs in women’s cricket
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.
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