Deepti continues to reign atop; Shafali, Richa, Renuka make big strides in T20I rankings

December 30, 2025 4:55 PM

Deepti continues to reign atop; Shafali, Richa, Renuka make big strides in T20I rankings

India opener Shafali Verma’s recent resurgence has been further fuelled by her impressive performances in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka, helping her climb to sixth spot in the latest Women’s T20I batter rankings. The young Indian star has gained four places, bringing her closer to the top position she previously held in 2020, becoming only the second Indian player after Mithali Raj to achieve the number one ranking in T20I cricket. Shafali has rediscovered her best form, buildi...

India beat South Africa to lift women’s World Cup for the first time

November 3, 2025 2:05 AM

India beat South Africa to lift women’s World Cup for the first time

India won their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Put into bat, the hosts rode half-centuries from Shafali Verma (87) and Deepti Sharma (58) to post 298-7 even though 350 looked well within their reach at one stage. Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa's reply with a captain's knock of 101 but they were all out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Sharma claimed 5-39 in a fine all-round display on a memorable night for the h...