The Indian Women’s cricket team is steamrolling their South African counterparts in the one-off Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Indian women showed no mercy as openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana both slammed centuries. Shafali, who scored first-ever international century in all formats, was particularly aggressive.
Powerful impact
The 20-year-old, who plays for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), outclassed South Africa’s bowlers, especially star spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. Her spectacular six over long-on to Mlaba garnered widespread attention.
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Shafali Verma nearing 200
Remarkably, Shafali reached her first-ever hundred runs in an international match by hitting Mlaba for four runs in the fine leg area. She was obviously thrilled, and Smriti Mandhana, her partner, gave her a quick hug to congratulate her on pulling off the achievement.
Shafali didn’t stop after scoring her 100. She is completed the 150-run milestone. The 20-year old has already hit 19 4s and 5 sixes and is going strong.
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