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We Were Very Clear That Shafali Was Going To Play In The Final, Says Harmanpreet
ODI World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that the decision to include Shafali Verma in the playing eleven for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final against South Africa was made with absolute clarity in the national set-up.
Shafali, who replaced the injured Pratika Rawal just ahead of the semi-final against Australia, seized her opportunity with a match-winning performance in the final against South Africa. Opening the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana, she smashed 87 off 78 balls to help India post a formidable 298.
With South Africa building momentum in their chase, Shafali struck twice in her first seven deliveries, removing key batters Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp to derail the pursuit. The all-round effort proved to be decisive in India’s 52-run victory to win the World Cup for the first time.
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