India’s explosive opener Shafali Verma has returned to the national spotlight just in time for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal against Australia. Known for her fearless batting, Shafali’s recent performances across formats reflect both maturity and power — showing why she remains one of India’s most dangerous top-order batters.
Let’s take a detailed look at her last 10 innings, including runs, strike rates, and the context behind her recent form.
Shafali Verma’s Last 10 Innings Summary
Here’s a breakdown of Shafali Verma’s latest 10 innings across ODIs, T20Is, and league matches leading up to her return to India’s ODI squad:
| Match Format | Runs | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| T20I | 20 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 90.90 | ENG Women | Nottingham | 28 Jun 2025 |
| League T20 | 40 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 148.14 | GG Women | Lucknow | 7 Mar 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 ten innings, Shafali has looked in red-hot touch, scoring freely against both domestic and international opponents.
- Total Runs (Last 10 innings): 407
- Average: 40.7
- Overall Strike Rate: 156.9
- Fifties: 2
- Not Outs: 1
- Highest Score: 80* (vs RCB Women, Bengaluru)
Shafali’s ability to clear the infield effortlessly has been one of her biggest strengths. In her last 10 matches, she’s hit over 56 boundaries and 20 sixes, reaffirming her dominance in powerplay overs.
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Shafali Verma’s Recent ODI Form
While her T20 numbers are exceptional, Shafali’s ODI form has also seen improvement. Her last ODI series came against New Zealand Women in October 2024, where she scored with more control and precision:
| Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 150.00 | Ahmedabad | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 | Ahmedabad | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 | Ahmedabad | 29 Oct 2024 |
Although she didn’t register a big knock, her strike rate above 100 in all three games showed intent and confidence — something the Indian team missed at the top.
Shafali’s Mindset: “Stay Calm and Believe in Myself”
Ahead of her ODI comeback in the World Cup semifinal, Shafali shared her simple but powerful approach:
“I’ll respect the good balls and attack the ones in my range. The team has given me freedom, and I’ll just stay calm and back my instincts.”
Her renewed focus and confidence stem from her strong domestic season and intensive net sessions in Navi Mumbai, where she spent long hours fine-tuning both her batting and off-spin.
Over the past year, Shafali has matured as a batter. Known for her early aggression, she has now added shot selection and patience to her skill set. Her innings of 80* (43 balls) in the Women’s League showcased how she could balance explosiveness with stability.
Her average shot percentage of 65% in the “V” zone and a strike rate above 130 in powerplays underline her improved control and timing.
Overall Career Snapshot (as of October 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 5 | 567 | 63.00 | 74.31 | 3 / 1 | 205 |
| ODIs | 29 | 644 | 23.00 | 83.20 | 4 / 0 | 71* |
| 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 Semifinal
Against a strong Australian side, India will rely on Shafali to provide explosive starts in the first six overs. Her quick scoring can neutralize Australia’s new-ball bowlers and relieve pressure from Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur.
If Shafali fires early, India’s chances of repeating the 2017 magic — when Harmanpreet’s century stunned Australia — increase drastically.
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Conclusion
Shafali Verma’s last ten innings tell the story of a cricketer who refused to fade away. From smashing hundreds in domestic cricket to making impactful T20 performances, she’s rebuilt herself into a stronger, more balanced batter.
As India take on Australia in the World Cup semifinal, all eyes will be on Shafali Verma — the fearless opener who has transformed her setbacks into motivation. Her form, intent, and aggression could well decide India’s fate in this high-voltage encounter.
