Shafali Verma has emerged as the sensation of Women’s T20 cricket. On Saturday, under the Women’s Premier League (WPL), this player of Delhi Capitals created such a storm by opening the bat against Gujarat Giants that there was a furore in the corridors of cricket. Chasing Gujarat Giants’ target of 106 runs, Shafali hit Fifty in just 19 balls.
78 Runs In 28 Balls, Hitting 10 Fours-5 Sixes
Shafali, who came in the mood of batting, hit 10 fours-5 sixes in just 28 balls and scored an unbeaten 78 at a strike rate of more than 271. Captain Meg Lanning supported him well from the other end. Lanning hit three fours in 15 balls and scored 21 not out. Due to the excellent batting of both players, Delhi Capitals won the match in just 7.1 overs. This is one of the significant victories of WPL.
FIFTY off just 19 deliveries! ?@TheShafaliVerma is in the zone ?
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— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 11, 2023
Nida Dar Broke Record
With this, Shafali Verma made a new record in T20 cricket. Shafali not only became the second player to score the fastest half-century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), but she also broke the record of Pakistan cricketer Nida Dar. Dar hit Fifty in just 20 balls against South Africa. However, it was an international match.
MAXIMUM ?@TheShafaliVerma wasting no time in the chase as she has raced to 40* off 15 deliveries!
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— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 11, 2023
Tess Flintoff Had Studded Fifty In 16 Balls
While talking about league cricket, this feat is registered in the name of Tess Flintoff in WBBL. Did they score 50 runs in just 16 balls? Sophia Dunkley of Gujarat Titans holds the record for the fastest fifty in WPL. Dunkley brought up his half-century in just 18 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Superb Bowling by Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp presented a spectacular bowling performance from the Capitals in this match. She took five wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs. And Shikha Pandey took three wickets for 26 runs in just four overs. After winning this match, Delhi Capitals reached second place with 6 points. At the same time, Gujarat Giants has come down to fourth place after the defeat.
