Overview
- Opening with Smriti Mandhana, Verma put on 104 for the first wicket to launch India’s innings and record her fifth WODI fifty.
- The final at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai started late due to rain after South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Verma required on-field treatment for cramps, then immediately cleared the ropes with a six off Sune Luus.
- She was dropped by Anneke Bosch on 56 and later fell in the 28th over after chipping a catch to Luus.
- Drafted in for injured Pratika Rawal and out for 10 off 5 in the semi-final, Verma answered scrutiny with a composed, attacking knock.