Shafali Verma set multiple world records vs Pakistan |courtesy – ACC
\n\nShafali Verma created history during the 2026 Women's Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday (September 5) as the Women in Blue sealed their third win in a row in the tournament. The 22-year-old had a short stay on the crease despite a short stay on the crease in which she made just 12 runs off six balls before being dismissed by Fatima Sana.
\n\nThe star Indian opener started the innings by smashing Sadia Iqbal for a six on the first ball of the innings. This is the second instance of Shafali hitting a first-ball six. Interestingly, the first also came against Pakistan, and Iqbal's bowling during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup match between the two sides at Edgbaston. The Indian cricket star has become the first player to hit a six off the first ball of an innings in a Women's T20I multiple times.
\n\nInstances of a Six on the First Ball of a Women's T20I Innings
\n\nShafali also completed 3000 Women's T20I runs over the course of her innings. She set the world record for being the youngest player…
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