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Shafali Verma Biography    

Shafali Verma is an Indian female cricketer born on January 28, 2004, in Rohtak, Haryana. Shafali Verma’s cricket journey began under challenging circumstances; at a young age, she faced financial difficulties but remained determined to follow her passion. Her coach, Seema Shinde, recognized her exceptional talent and guided her carefully.

Over time, Verma became a key player in the junior cricket circuit and made her debut for India’s senior team in 2019, quickly establishing herself as one of the most promising young talents in Indian women’s cricket. 

Breaking barriers, she made her international debut for India at just 15, becoming the youngest female cricketer to do so. Known for her fearless, aggressive batting, Shafali still motivates young girls nationwide with her remarkable talent and determination.

Shafali Verma Profile  

Full Name Shafali Verma
Date of Birth January 28, 2004
Birthplace Rohtak, Haryana, India
Batting style Right-Handed Bat
Bowling style Right-arm offbreak
Playing role Batsman
Shafali Verma caste Hindu (caste not specified)
Shafali Verma village Jalawas village in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district
Shafali Verma husband unmarried
Shafali Verma’s age 21 years
Shafali Verma cricket debut 2019
Shafali Verma highest score Record Test 205

Final-match 87

Shafali Verma height 5 feet 4 inches 
Shafali Verma school name Shiv Nadar School in Noida
Shafali Verma’s net worth Between ₹8 and ₹12 crore
Shafali Verma parents names Sanjeev Verma and Parveen Bala
Shafali Verma injury Ankle injury

Who is Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma Profile Stats, Records, Video

Shafali Verma is a formidable Indian woman cricketer (opener) known for fearless big hitting, often compared to Virender Sehwag. Growing up in Rohtak, she disguised herself as a boy to attend cricket training because no one would admit her due to gender discrimination, according to a revelation in an interview.

Later, she debuted for India at 15 and led India to their first ICC title in 2023. In the 2025 World Cup final, her 87 runs and two wickets earned her Player of the Match. She also plays for the Delhi Capitals in the WPL.

Shafali Verma Social Media Followers

Instagram Followers 927K followers
Facebook Followers 64K followers
Twitter Followers 94.5K followers

Shafali Verma Career Stats 

Shafali Verma first made a name for herself in women’s T20 and domestic cricket, joined Delhi Capitals in the inaugural WPL auction, and is known for her aggressive style. Shafali’s most notable accomplishment is her highest score of 84, which she scored in her debut WPL 2023 match for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Shafali Verma Batting Stats

Format Mat Runs HS Avg SR 100s 50s
WTests 5 567 205 63.00 74.31 1 3
WODIs 31 741 87 24.70 86.46 0 5
WT20Is 90 2221 81 26.12 131.03 0 11

Shafali Verma Bowling Stats

Format Mat Balls Runs Wkts BB Avg Econ
Tests 5 18 7 1 1/7 7.00 2.33
WODIs 31 126 112 3 2/36 37.33 5.33
WT20Is 90 192 194 10 3/15 19.40 6.06

Shafali Verma IPL (WPL) Stats 

Shafali Verma’s IPL (WPL) stats show her attacking style as an opener for Delhi Capitals, famous for quick starts, high strike rates, and important fifties, including a winning 84 in a final. She is a major power hitter in the league, even with a lower average due to risky shots, scoring 865 runs in 27 matches with a top score of 84. Across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons, she has scored over 800 runs and holds one of the highest career strike rates in the tournament.

Matches Played  Total Runs Highest Score Batting Average Strike Rate Four Six
27 865 84 33.68 163.57

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Shafali Verma Century

Shafali Verma hit the fastest double century in women’s Test cricket against South Africa in June 2024. The attacking 20-year-old opener reached 200 off only 194 balls before getting run out for 205 runs from 197 deliveries, smashing 23 fours and 8 sixes. She is only the second Indian woman, after Mithali Raj, to achieve this, and her knock came during a huge 292-run opening stand with Smriti Mandhana. 

FAQs

  1. When did Shafali Verma make his Test debut for India?

Shafali Verma debuted in Tests on June 16, 2021, against England in Bristol. She scored 96 and 63, becoming the youngest woman to hit two fifties on debut ever recorded there.

  1. What is Shafali Verma’s highest score? 

Shafali Verma’s highest score in international cricket is 205 runs which she scored in a Women’s Test match against South Africa in June 2024. 

  1. Which state did Shafali Verma come from?

Shafali Verma hails from Rohtak in Haryana, India. She grew up playing cricket and developed her aggressive batting style, often training with boys due to limited opportunities for girls in her village.

  1. What is the gender of Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma is a female Indian cricketer known for aggressive batting. She debuted young after training disguised as a boy due to a lack of opportunities for girls.

  1. How many centuries of Shefali Verma are there?

Shafali Verma has a Test double-century and 96 runs in his test cricket debut at the age of 17. She has no ODI or T20I hundreds but many fifties, including knocks in the U-19 World Cup and a T20 final.

  1. What is the net worth of Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around ₹8–11 crore (about $1–1.3 million), though some reports claim it could be as high as ₹15–20 crore. Her earnings majorly come from her cricketing career, including WPL, advertisements, and sponsorship.

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