Shafali Verma Breaks Smriti Mandhana’s Record In T20Is

Shafali Verma scored 55 runs off 25 balls as India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second T20I, clinching the series. She set a record with nine 50-plus scores in 2026, surpassing Smriti Mandhana’s previous record of eight. Shafali said staying mentally strong helped her bounce back after an early dismissal in the first match.