Published 15:24 IST, March 21st 2020
Shafali Verma opens up on having represented India in her maiden global tournament
Youngster Shafali Verma recently revealed the experience of having represented India in her maiden global tournament. where India finished as the finalists
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Shafali Verma said that it was pretty special to have represented India at ICC Women's T20 2020. Women In Blue had an excellent campaign as y were undefeated in group sts and reached finals of tournament where y went down to hosts and reigning champions Australia.
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'Pretty special': Shafali Verma
In her column for a daily publication, Shafali Verma wrote that last one month has been pretty special for her and that t everyone is lucky to play in a World Cup with some of best cricketers. 16-year-old also mentioned that it was an hour for her to have got an opportunity at such a young . Meanwhile, Verma also added that she will never forget welcome that she had received at her home in Rohtak as re were drums and music. youngster also added that her relatives had received her with garlands and she felt very special. She furr added that it was like a dream after a special tournament.
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Indian run chase
Chasing a stiff target of 185 to win ir maiden world title at iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Shafali Verma failed for first time in tournament as 16-year old was sent back by Megan Schutt for just 2 in first over. India never recovered from early setback and soon found mselves reeling at 30-4 before end of powerplay. Having been completely outplayed by a dominant Australian unit, India hobbled ir way to 99 to fall 85 runs short of ir target.
With ir 85-run win, Australia Women successfully defended ir 2018 T20 World title and lifted trophy for a record 5th time in tournament’s history. Meg Lanning-led side also became second team in history to lift title at home after England winning inaugural edition in 2009.
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15:24 IST, March 21st 2020