India’s explosive opener Shafali Verma continues to dominate headlines as she powers India through the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Her fearless batting has been a major factor behind India’s journey — including a blistering 87 in the final vs South Africa and a quick-fire 10 off 5 in the semi-final vs Australia. Shafali’s recent performances show both maturity and controlled aggression, proving why she remains one of India’s most dangerous top-order batters.
Let’s take a detailed look at her latest 10 innings, including runs, strike rates, and the context behind her sensational form leading up to and during the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
Shafali Verma’s Last 10 Innings Summary
Here’s a breakdown of Shafali Verma’s latest 10 innings across ODIs, T20Is, and league matches — including the World Cup final (vs SA) and semi-final (vs AUS):
| Match Format | Runs | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI (Final) | 87 | 78 | 7 | 2 | 111.54 | SA Women | DY Patil, Mumbai | 2 Nov 2025 |
| ODI (Semi-Final) | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 | AUS Women | DY Patil, Mumbai | 30 Oct 2025 |
| T20I | 75 | 41 | 13 | 1 | 182.92 | ENG Women | Birmingham | 12 Jul 2025 |
| T20I | 31 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 163.15 | ENG Women | Manchester | 9 Jul 2025 |
| T20I | 47 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 188.00 | ENG Women | The Oval | 4 Jul 2025 |
| T20I | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | ENG Women | Bristol | 1 Jul 2025 |
| League T20 | 80* | 43 | 8 | 4 | 186.04 | RCB Women | Bengaluru | 1 Mar 2025 |
| League T20 | 43 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 153.57 | MI Women | Bengaluru | 28 Feb 2025 |
| League T20 | 44 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 162.96 | GG Women | Bengaluru | 25 Feb 2025 |
| League T20 | 24 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 80.00 | UPW Women | Bengaluru | 22 Feb 2025 |
Performance Insights: Consistency with Aggression
In her last 10 innings, Shafali has been in phenomenal touch, blending power and timing to give India flying starts. The final’s 87 and a turbo-charged 10 off 5 in the semi-final underline her intent in big games.
- Total Runs (Last 10 innings): 444
- Average (simple mean): 44.4
- Overall Strike Rate (across these 10 inns): ~148.0
- Fifties: 3
- Not Outs: 1
- Highest Score: 87 (vs SA Women, Final 2025)
- Boundaries: 56 fours, 15 sixes
Her clean striking has been exceptional, especially in the powerplay, repeatedly putting pressure on new-ball bowlers.
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Shafali Verma’s Recent ODI Form
Shafali’s ODI contributions at the World Cup were impactful and high-tempo: a brisk 10 (5) to kickstart the semi-final chase, followed by a commanding 87 in the final.
| Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 78 | 7 | 2 | 111.54 | DY Patil, Mumbai (Final) | 2 Nov 2025 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 | DY Patil, Mumbai (Semi-Final) | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 33 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 150.00 | Ahmedabad | 24 Oct 2024 |
Shafali’s Mindset & Evolution
Across the season she’s balanced aggression with shot selection, improved her powerplay tempo, and shown better game awareness in partnerships — qualities that have translated into big-match impact.
Overall Career Snapshot (as of November 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 5 | 567 | 63.00 | 74.31 | 3 / 1 | 205 |
| ODIs | 31 | 780+ | 28.0 | 88.7 | 6 / 0 | 87 |
| T20Is | 90 | 2221 | 26.12 | 131.03 | 11 / 0 | 81 |
| League T20s (2025) | 9 | 384 | 42.6 | 161.4 | 2 / 0 | 80* |
What Makes Shafali Crucial in the Final
In the World Cup 2025 Final against South Africa, India’s strong start was built around Shafali’s authoritative 87 — setting the tone and easing pressure on the middle order.
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Conclusion
Shafali Verma’s World Cup 2025 shows a batter in control — fearless at the top, sharper in selection, and effective in big moments. From a quick burst in the semi-final to a statement 87 in the final, she’s been central to India’s campaign.
