Shafali Verma scores first century in Asian Games cricket history
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Shafali Verma made history by scoring the first-ever century in Asian Games cricket, achieving 100 runs off 49 balls in the semi-final against Bangladesh. Her explosive innings included nine sixes and three fours, leading India to a total of 195/4. This milestone follows Smriti Mandhana's earlier achievement of 100 sixes in T20Is, with both players reinforcing India's dominance in women's cricket. Bangladesh now needs 196 runs to advance to the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka.
- •Shafali Verma scored 100 runs for India in the semi-final.
- •India set a target of 196 runs for Bangladesh.
- •Smriti Mandhana reached 100 sixes earlier in the innings.
- •Verma becomes the leading six-hitter in women's T20I cricket.
- •The match is crucial for securing a place in the gold-medal final.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Shafali Verma’s century and India’s bowling blitz crush Bangladesh as defending champions storm into Asian Games final
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Shafali Verma scripts Asian Games history, becomes ever first cricketer to score century
"In a thrilling performance, Shafali Verma made history by scoring the first-ever century at the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh. Her innings was a display of explosive talent, featuring nine sixes and three fours, propelling India to a substantial score of 195/4. This match solidified her position as India's leading six-hitter in women's T20I cricket, paving the way for a potential gold medal.
"Shafali Verma’s historic 100 off 49 balls powered India Women to 195/4 before their bowlers bundled Bangladesh out for 81 in 15.4 overs, sealing a 114-run win in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final. India booked a place in the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka, while Shafali became the first player to score a century in women’s Asian Games cricket.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 1:47 PMShafali Verma’s century and India’s bowling blitz crush Bangladesh as defending champions storm into Asian Games final
Shafali Verma’s historic 100 off 49 balls powered India Women to 195/4 before their bowlers bundled Bangladesh out for 81 in 15.4 overs, sealing a 114-run win in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final. India booked a place in the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka, while Shafali became the first player to score a century in women’s Asian Games cricket.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:35 PMShafali Verma scripts Asian Games history, becomes ever first cricketer to score century
In a thrilling performance, Shafali Verma made history by scoring the first-ever century at the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh. Her innings was a display of explosive talent, featuring nine sixes and three fours, propelling India to a substantial score of 195/4. This match solidified her position as India's leading six-hitter in women's T20I cricket, paving the way for a potential gold medal.
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