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Shafali Verma Bio: Age, Career, Family, Net Worth & More

Shafali Verma is the young cricketers in Indian women's cricket.Know about her Wiki, Age, Biography, Family, Career, Lifestyle, Education, Net Worth & More.

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18 Jun 2026

Indian Cricketer

Shafali Verma

Cricketer

Biography / Overview

Among the generation of Indian cricketers Shafali Verma really stands out. She is known for her batting. Shafali Verma also has a lot of confidence.Shafali Verma started playing cricket when she was a teenager.She quickly impressed fans and experts. They loved the way she played.Shafali Vermas performances have made her super popular. She is a figure, in Indian cricket.Her leadership was really important. India won the 2023 ICC Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup. Shafali Verma led the team to a win.

Timeline & History

2017

Rise in Domestic Cricket

Represented Haryana in domestic and age-group cricket. Earned recognition for her aggressive batting performances in junior tournaments

2019

International Debut

Made her Women's T20 International (WT20I) debut against South Africa on 24 September 2019. Became the youngest cricketer to play a Women's T20I for India at the age of 15.

2019

Breakthrough Year

Impressed with several attacking innings soon after her debut. Scored her maiden WT20I half-century against the West Indies. Established herself as one of India's most promising young batters

2020

ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Played a crucial role in helping India reach the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Reached the No. 1 position in the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings during this period

2021

Test and ODI Debuts

Made her Test debut against England on 16 June 2021. Made her ODI debut against England on 27 June 2021. Became the youngest Indian player (male or female) to represent India in all three international formats.

2022

Major Milestone

Became the youngest cricketer to score 1,000 runs in Women's T20 Internationals on 8 October 2022.

2023

Under-19 World Cup Triumph

Captained India in the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Led India to its first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup title

2023–Present

Women's Premier League (WPL)

Joined the Delhi Capitals Women's team in the Women's Premier League. Became one of the franchise's key players and top run-scorers

2024

Test Cricket Record

Scored 205 runs against South Africa in a Women's Test match. Became only the second Indian woman to score a double century in Test cricket

2025

Women's Cricket World Cup Success

Played a key role in India's first Women's Cricket World Cup victory. Scored 87 runs and took 2 wickets in the final against South Africa. Was named Player of the Match in the final. Becained the youngest player to win the Player of the Match award in a Women's World Cup semi-final or final

Key Information

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Name Shafali Verma

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Date of Birth January 28, 2004

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Age 22 Years (as of 2026)

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Father's Name Sanjeev Verma

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Mother's Name Parveen Bala

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Spouse Unmarried

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Education Senior Secondary: Shiv Nadar School, Noida (Graduated in 2023 with over 80% marks in her CBSE 12th Board Exams)

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Profession Cricketer

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Known For Explosive Opening Batter for India Women's Cricket Team

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Residence Rohtak, Haryana, India

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height 5 feet 7 inches

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Weight Approx 74 kg

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Batting Style Right-Handed Batter

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Bowling Style Right-Arm Off-Break

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Net Worth Estimated to be around ₹8 to 11 crore

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Income / Salary Earnings from BCCI contract, WPL salary, endorsements, and match fees

Notable Highlights

"Youngest Indian woman to play Women's T20 International cricket"
"Youngest Indian cricketer (male or female) to represent India in all three international formats"
"Youngest cricketer to score 1,000 Women's T20 International runs"
"Captain of India's ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup-winning team (2023)"
"Reached No. 1 position in the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings"
"Scored a historic double century (205) in Women's Test cricket"
"Named Player of the Match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Final 2025"
"One of the most successful young batters in the history of Indian women's cricket"

Personal Details

Date of Birth	January 28, 2004
Gender	Female
Father's Name	Sanjeev Verma
Mother's Name	Parveen Bala

Quick Facts

She was named Player of the Match in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup Final:
Her double century was the fastest double hundred in Women's Test cricket at the time:
Her jersey number for India is 17:
She became the youngest cricketer to score 1,000 Women's T20 International runs in 2022:

Early Life and Family

Shafali Verma was born on 28 January 2004 in Rohtak, Haryana, India. Her family loved cricket. Shafali Vermas dad, Sanjeev Verma was a fan of the game. He always helped Shafali Verma when she was a kid. In her hometown people did not think girls should play cricket. This made things tough for Shafali Verma.

She really wanted to play cricket. So she had to find a way. Her dad, Sanjeev Verma was always there to support her. He taught her how to play cricket when she was very young. Shafali Verma even wore boys clothes so she could play with the boys. This just shows how much Shafali Verma wanted to play cricket.

Shafali Verma worked hard. She became a star in cricket. She is an example of what you can achieve if you work hard and follow your dreams. Shafali Vermas story is very inspiring.

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Cricket Career Journey

Shafali Verma started playing cricket when she was eight years old. She really liked Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketer. Shafali Verma learned to bat in a way that impressed everyone. Her strong batting got her into the womens cricket team when she was very young. Since then Shafali Verma has broken records. She has become one of the opening batters in womens cricket.

Shafali Verma has achieved a lot in her cricket career. She has done well far. Shafali Verma has achieved things that many players can only dream of. Her career is still going strong. Shafali Verma is still playing cricket. She is doing things.

Playing Style

Shafali Verma is known for hitting the ball. She likes to start the game strong. She scores a lot of runs. Many people think Shafali Verma bats like Virender Sehwag, a cricketer. She is brave. Hits the ball very far. Shafali Verma can also bowl when needed. Her way of playing cricket is special. It has helped her do well in cricket. People like Shafali Vermas batting style. It is exciting to watch.

Personal Life

Even though Shafali Verma became famous at an age she still wants to get better at cricket. Shafali Verma likes to travel. She likes to spend time with her family. Her dad, Sanjeev Verma is still very important to Shafali Verma. Shafali Verma often thanks her family for helping her with cricket. They have always supported her.

Shafali Vermas family has always been very supportive of her cricket career. They have helped her a lot. They encouraged her to follow her dreams.

Legacy and Inspiration

Shafali Vermas story inspires athletes and girls who want to play sports. Her journey from playing in Haryana to becoming a cricket star shows that hard work and family support are very important. Shafali Verma has already achieved things that many players take a time to do. Shafali Verma will remain one of the stars in womens cricket. She will keep inspiring girls to play cricket and follow their dreams. Shafali Verma is an inspiration, to girls. She will always be remembered as a cricketer.

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Shafali Verma Bio: Age, Career, Family, Net Worth & More

Shafali Verma is the young cricketers in Indian women's cricket.Know about her Wiki, Age, Biography, Family, Career, Lifestyle, Education, Net Worth & More.