Shafali Verma Says ‘I’m Enjoying My Innings’ After Strong 2026 Form
Shafali Verma continued her outstanding performance in the third Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe Women on October 20, 2026, at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The hosts won the game, as the India opener struck 69 from 37 balls, including five sixes and six fours. Her performance earned her Player of the Series honors in the three-match Twenty20 International series.
Shafali Verma‘s excellent consistency in 2026 continues in this most recent innings. She scored 55 off 24 balls in the second Twenty20 International on October 18, winning Player of the Match.
Her recent form at the top of India’s batting order includes straight fifties. So thrilled for that, and for winning the matches. Everything is going our way. So delighted about that,” Verma stated in a post-match press conference.
What significance does Shafali Verma’s recent form hold?
Verma has achieved a significant milestone in 2026 that extends beyond the immediate outcomes. She has now broken Smriti Mandhana’s record of eight fifty-plus scores this year, with nine. This achievement indicates her ongoing excellence throughout the year. Shafali Verma underlined the importance of a consistent work ethic and continuous improvement.
She explains how she maintains her form and learns from each game. She emphasizes the need of daily practice. As I already stated, I must continue to practice hard every day, think more about the game, and just strive to do well in each game. And, yes, I’m enjoying my innings and just trying to learn from each inning and develop inning by inning,” Verma said.
The opening discussed how she had improved her batting technique. Shafali Verma underlined that her footwork against spinners has improved, helping her to pace the ball more effectively. These changes served as the foundation for her approach of maintaining consistent performance throughout the series.
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“Yes, I have labored for the front of the spinners. So I hadn’t hit that shot before, but I’ve improved my footing. So I believe that my footwork is allowing me to better time the ball. “So happy with that footwork and just trying to improve day by day,” Verma ended.
