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Most T20I Runs for India Women in a Calendar Year: The final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 was played between India and Sri Lanka, where Indian star opener Shafali Verma took the field by storm with her explosive batting. In the high-pressure environment of the final, Shafali smashed a brilliant half-century, scoring a blistering 68 runs off just 39 balls. Through this innings, she not only propelled the team to a strong position but also set several significant historical records.
Shafali Verma Becomes 2nd Highest T20I Run-Scorer for India in a Calendar Year
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With her knock of 68 runs, Shafali Verma has reached a tally of 675 T20 International runs for the year 2026. In doing so, she has become the second-highest run-scorer for India in T20Is within a single calendar year. She has surpassed former captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had scored 663 runs in 2018. Now, only Smriti Mandhana (763 runs, 2024) is ahead of Shafali on this list.
Most Runs for India in Women's T20Is in a Calendar Year
| Player | Runs | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 763 | 2024 |
| Shafali Verma | 675 | 2026 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 663 | 2018 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 649 | 2026 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 622 | 2018 |
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Shafali Verma's Dominant Performance in Women's Asia Cup 2026
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Shafali Verma was the highest run-scorer of the entire Asia Cup tournament. Throughout the tournament, she kept opposing bowlers on the back foot with her aggressive style of play.
- Total Runs: 236 runs in 5 matches
- Average: 42.60
- Strike Rate: 171.01
- Boundaries: 28 fours and 11 sixes
Smriti Mandhana Shines with Key Contribution at the Top
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Indian opener Smriti Mandhana finished second on the list of highest run-scorers in the tournament. Mandhana also scored a total of 213 runs in 5 matches, maintaining an average of 42.60 and an impressive strike rate of 165.12. This magnificent performance by the Indian opening pair played a pivotal role in taking Team India to new heights in the 2026 Asia Cup.
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