Shafali Verma says greater mind control has been the key to her revival from a recent poor run and credited vice-captain Smriti Mandhana for helping her stay calm at the crease.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an emphatic 95-run win over the Netherlands in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Leeds on Wednesday.

Shafali Verma's stay in the India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup clash on Sunday lasted just five balls. But it was enough for the batter to be the first to slam a six on the first ball of a Women's T20 World Cup match

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Deepti Sharma registered a five-wicket haul as India humbled Pakistan by 64 runs to start campaign with a win.

Former captain Diana Edulji believes openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma finding form quickly will be imperative and crucial to India's chances of winning the Women's T20 World Cup.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed how the decision to bring in Shafali Verma as a late replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal during the 2025 Women' ODI World Cup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma could be in trouble for missing dope tests.

India Women Squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member side at the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales; Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain.

South Africa took an unassailable 3-0 lead to clinch the five-match series.

Shafali Verma continued her steady rise in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings, climbing closer to the top five.