In the Asian Games gold‑medal showdown against Sri Lanka, Shafali Verma’s 48‑ball 48 propelled India to victory, pushing her 2026 run total past 863 and breaking the record.
But the real drama unfolded in the last 19 overs, as Verma’s brisk 48 came after a tense 12‑over lull that saw Sri Lanka reel from a 30‑run deficit.
She has now amassed 407 runs in her last six innings, averaging 101.75—an astonishing figure for the shortest format—thanks to scores of 87, 64, 68, 100*, and 48 across the World Cup, Asia Cup, and Asian Games.
Her knockout spree has become the talk of the tournament: 87 off 64 balls against South Africa in the World Cup final, 64 off 40 against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup semi‑final, 68 off 39 in the Asia Cup final, a blazing 100* off 49 against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi, and the record‑breaking 48 against Sri Lanka in the final.
Meanwhile, Verma and Mandhana shattered partnership records, adding 99 runs in the final to lift their combined tally to 4,080, the highest in women’s T20I history.
The victory not only secures India’s gold but also sets Verma up as the marquee player heading into the World Cup squad, where she will aim to translate her record‑breaking form into a global title chase.