On September 5, 2026, Shafali Verma became the fastest and youngest player globally to reach 3,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. The record was set during a Group A match in the Women’s Asia Cup against Pakistan, held in Dubai. Shafali, who needed only seven runs to break the milestone, achieved this remarkable feat by scoring seven runs from the first two balls of India’s innings.

This achievement is particularly significant as she reached 3,000 runs in just 2,182 balls faced, establishing a new record for the quickest accumulation of runs in this format. Prior to Shafali, the fastest player to reach this number was Australia’s Alyssa Healy, who retired from international cricket earlier this year.

Comparative Records in Women’s T20I Cricket

Alyssa Healy had previously held the title for the fastest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women’s T20Is based on the fewest balls faced. Healy reached the milestone at the age of 22 years and 220 days, a record that Shafali has now surpassed. Shafali made her Women’s T20I debut for India in 2019 and has quickly established herself as a leading player in the team and the format.

With this achievement, Shafali joins an elite group of Indian women cricketers, becoming the third player from the country to reach the 3,000-run mark in Women’s T20Is, following in the footsteps of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. This milestone underscores her significant contributions to the Indian women’s cricket team.

This accomplishment reflects her consistent performance and dedication to the sport, making her a key player for India in international competitions.

India’s Dominance Over Pakistan in Asia Cup

In the same match that highlighted Shafali’s achievement, the Indian women’s team demonstrated their dominance by defeating Pakistan by seven wickets. After bowling out Pakistan for a mere 55 runs, India successfully chased down the target in only 8.4 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 18 runs, while Deepti Sharma remained unbeaten with 12 runs.

This victory marked India’s perfect group-stage performance in the Asia Cup, having secured three wins out of three matches. They topped Group A by defeating Thailand, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, accumulating a total of six points. This accomplishment showcases the strength and skill of the Indian women’s cricket team.

Conversely, for Pakistan, the upcoming match against Hong Kong is critical, as it will determine their fate in securing a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. This clash is now a do-or-die situation for the team, making their performance paramount in the quest for advancement.

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