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Indian cricketer Shafali Verma, aged 22 years and 220 days, has become the youngest player in history to score 3,000 runs in T20 international cricket. She also holds the record for reaching the milestone in the fewest balls faced, making her achievement doubly historic. The landmark came during a match against Pakistan, where India dominated with a commanding seven-wicket win. Pakistan were bowled out for just 56 runs, and India chased down the target with ease.
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a Group A Women's T20I match, dominating from start to finish. Pakistan were bowled out for just 55 runs, their lowest-ever score in T20I cricket. India's spinners were the standout performers, with Shree Charani claiming three wickets to lead the bowling attack. Opener Shafali Verma achieved a personal milestone by crossing 3,000 T20I runs during the chase. The win ensured India finished the group stage unbeaten and booked their place in the semi-finals.
Former Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has cautioned against underestimating Pakistan following its recent Mecca defence pact, warning that the neighbour risks becoming overconfident. He reiterated that Pakistan will continue to pose a significant security challenge for India. Chauhan noted that terrorism and proxy warfare remain core elements of Pakistan's strategy against India. He emphasised that future conflicts will require faster adaptation and seamless integration across all operational domains. India, he stressed, must raise the cost for Pakistan of continuing to support terrorism and proxy war.
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