Shafali Verma emerges as key all-rounder for India

Shafali Verma has emerged as a key all-rounder for the Indian cricket team, demonstrating significant improvement in both batting and bowling. After a period of scrutiny regarding her consistency, the 22-year-old has transitioned from a cameo player to a reliable high-scoring batter.

In 2026, Verma recorded 863 T20I runs, the highest for any batter. Her performance has been marked by crucial scores in major tournaments, including a half-century in the World Cup final against South Africa and significant contributions in the Asia Cup and Asian Games. Additionally, she has developed her bowling into an effective option, recently taking four wickets for 16 runs in Japan.