Team India will be lead by Smriti Mandana, as Harmanpreet Kaur sits out match one due to injury.

Shafali Verma, who didn’t feature in India’s ODI squad, is the player to look out for in the India Vs South Africa T20 series that starts today.

Though the New Zealand bowlers hardly gave any room to free her hands, Shafali Verma yet again played a truly entertaining knock.

Wicket-keeper batswoman Taniya Bhatia posted a 50-run stand. In the last over, Shikha Pandey ensured the Indians became the first to qualify for the semifinals.

“Poonam Yadav’s spell was the turning point. She’s been one of the main spinners for India for quite some time now, and her style worked again today.” -Mithali Raj

Last year, Shafali Verma created history by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.

Batswoman Richa Ghosh is going to be a new face in a 15-member India squad announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia, starting February 21. 

Last year, Verma created history by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 30-year-old record.

Australia women’s A team coach Leah Poulton said that Shafali Verma has got amazing talent, she’s only 15 years old and she’s got so much power.

This young star-in-the-making Shafali Verma talks about her life, family, school, cricket and of course, idolizing Sachin Tendulkar.