Shafali Verma rises to number 1 in the latest batting rankings
Ahead of the semi-finals clash against England to be played on 5 th March, the 16-year-old Shafali Verma has taken world by storm as she jumps 19 places up to number 1 in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings announced on Thursday. Playing her first international tournament on the big stage, Verma has shown her hitting abilities and created fear among opposition bowlers. In the opening match against Australia played at Sydney Show ground, Sydney 21 st February, Verma was superb with her stroke play and hit a quickfire 29 off 15 balls with 5 fours and 1 six. She provided a flying start along with Smriti Mandhana adding 41 runs in 4.1 overs. In the second match played against Bangladesh on 24 th February at WACA Stadium, Perth, Verma was simply sensational with her power-hitting scoring 39 off just 17 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes. For her brilliant knock, Verma was awarded the player of the match. Shafali Verma again showed great hitting abilities in the third Group A ...