Shafali reveals focus on consistency after studying Australian batters
After making an aggressive fifty against Zimbabwe in the second T20I, Indian women's team opener Shafali Verma on Sunday said she analysed the methods of Australian batters to inculcate more consistency into her batting.
Shafali's 25-ball 55 led India to a series-clinching nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I here.
"In 2025, when I was back at home, I was thinking about what I can improve.
Consistency was one of those things and I analysed the Australian batters to see what they were doing to try and improve," Shafali said during the post-match presentation.
The right-hander was adjudged player of the match.
Skipper Smriti Mandhana, who made an unbeaten 47, was delighted to see Shafali deliver in a crucial match.
"Shafali was just doing her thing and I was happy to take singles.
And when my chances came, I took them.
That's the brand we want to play," she said.
Mandhana was also impressed to see a better bowling effort.
"It was a good one today.
The bowlers were real
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