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Verma Equals Sri Lanka Captain’s Triple‑Half‑Century Feat in Asia Cup History
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
September 13, 2026
03:43 PM
Shivani Verma’s third half‑century of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup ties her with Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapattu, who recorded three fifties in the 2024 edition of the tournament.
With this achievement, Verma joins an elite group of players who have amassed the most half‑centuries in a single Asia Cup campaign. Her consistent high‑scoring displays have become a cornerstone of India’s batting line‑up throughout the competition.
