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Shafali Verma Fires 49-Ball Fifty in World Cup Final After Late Call-Up

The late injury replacement ended a three-year ODI fifty drought under final-day pressure.

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.