'No Less Than A Century': Shafali Verma's Mother After Her World Cup Innings
Shafali Varma was the top scorer with a knock of 87 runs and played a key role in the team's posting 298/7 while batting first.
Published : November 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM IST
Rohtak: India created history at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on November 2, 2025, as the Women's cricket team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Shafali Verma's brilliant all-round performance, scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets, played a key part in India's win.
The cricketer’s performance in the final not only anchored India’s triumph but also brought immense pride to her hometown. Since the win, celebrations have erupted across Haryana's Rohtak, drums echo outside Shafali’s house, neighbours are visiting with sweets, and the Verma family is beaming with joy.
Shafali, who had a quiet outing in the semi-final against Australia, made a spectacular comeback in the final, smashing 87 runs and taking two wickets.
Her mother, Parveen, was seen praying at the home temple, expressing gratitude for her daughter’s success. She called her daughter’s innings no less than a century.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Parveen said, “The family had visited the Kuldevi temple before the match to pray for her success.” Shafali’s uncle and aunt said that they were confident that she would perform well in the final. “Shafali is no less than a son to us. We always knew she would make the country proud,” they said.
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