Massive record achieved by Shefali Verma! surpasses Indian legend Virendra Sehwag to become the new record holder

Star Indian player Shafali Verma made a history on Sunday (November 2) in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final as she played one of the greatest innings of her career and becomes the first Indian opener to achieve a massive feat.

Star Indian cricketer Shafali Verma played a massive innings in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 and registers a great record in the final across both men’s and women’s cricket in ODIs and T20Is.

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Earlier, the record belonged to Punam Raut, who scored 86 against England in the 2017 Women’s World Cup final. Among men, Virender Sehwag held the top spot with 82 runs in the 2003 World Cup final against Australia. With her brilliant knock, Shafali has now gone past both, creating a new milestone for India in World Cup history.

• Shafali Verma 87 (Today)
• Punam Raut (86, 2017 WC)
• Virendra Sehwag (82, 2003 WC)
• Virat Kohli (76, 2024 T20 WC)
• Gautam Gambhir (75, 2007 T20 WC)