IND W vs SRI W: Shafali Verma Scripts Record-Breaking Feat In Asia Cup Final

Shafali Verma once again showed why she is one of the most destructive batters in women’s cricket as she created history during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The Indian opener smashed the fastest half-century ever recorded in the history of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, reaching the landmark in just 24 balls.

Her 24-ball fifty saw her move to the top of the tournament's all-time list for the fastest half-centuries.

The explosive batter also continued to add to her impressive boundary count, with 40 fours and counting for Shafali Verma in T20Is, underlining her ability to consistently find the fence in the shortest format.

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Shafali Verma Smashes Fastest Fifty In Asia Cup History

Shafali Singh hit a half-century off just 24 balls in the final, adding another explosive innings in a crucial match.

The Indian opener showed her ability to dominate even the fastest bowlers in earlier matches, scoring a 26-ball fifty against Thailand, and did it even faster in the final, reaching the landmark in 24 balls.

40 Fours And Counting For Shafali

The ground-breaking fifty also contributed to Shafali's amazing statistics in T20I cricket. The Indian opener has built her game around explosive stroke play that has allowed her to constantly hit the fence during her entire international career.

With 40 fours so far in T20Is, Shafali continues to be one of the most potent attacking options for India at the top of the order. Her capacity to hit boundaries quickly has resulted in her emergence as one of the key assets to India in the shortest form of the game.

Another Record In A Stunning Asia Cup Campaign

The 2026 tournament has been a significant page in the book of Shafali; her consistent hitting prowess has made India's entry swift and electrifying.

Her explosive fifty against Thailand has proved her might, but now the final has paved the way for creating new records.

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Moreover, Shafali made another significant achievement when she became the youngest and fastest player to score 3,000 runs in Women's International T20s.

At such a young age, Shafali has established herself as India's most merciless player; her approach allows her to torment bowlers from the first ball, something she showed once again in the Asia Cup final.

With the fastest fifty in Women’s T20 Asia Cup history, Shafali is winning more accolades in the current tournament.