Shafali Verma breaks world record for most 50-plus scores in a calendar year in women's T20Is

India opener Shafali Verma has broken the world record for most 50-plus scores in a calendar year in women's T20Is. Shafali achieved the feat with her 55-run knock against Zimbabwe on Sunday, registering her ninth 50-plus score in 2026. She surpassed Smriti Mandhana's record of eight in 2024. India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday.