ICC Recognises Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award: Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has reportedly won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2026 for her performances in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games in Japan.
According to the supplied report, she scored 360 runs in seven T20 International (T20I) matches, averaging 72 at a strike rate of 184.61. She also claimed six wickets, demonstrating her contribution as an all-rounder. The report describes this as her second ICC monthly award, following her reported win in November 2025.
Performance in the Women’s Asia Cup
At the Women’s Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Shafali reportedly scored 236 runs in five innings, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer.
Her notable contributions included:
- 64 runs in the semi-final against Bangladesh.
- 68 runs in the final against Sri Lanka.
- Two wickets during the tournament.
India defeated Sri Lanka in the final to secure its eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, according to the supplied report.
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Performance at the Asian Games 2026
During the Asian Games cricket competition in Japan, Shafali reportedly scored 188 runs in three innings.
Her major performances included an unbeaten 40 against Japan and a century against Bangladesh in the semi-final. She scored 100 runs off 49 balls, helping India qualify for the gold-medal match.
In the final against Sri Lanka, she contributed 48 runs as India reportedly won by 147 runs to claim the gold medal. She also took four wickets in the Asian Games, including two in the final.
Significance of the Award
Shafali’s reported achievement highlights the importance of all-round performance in T20 cricket. Her aggressive batting helped India build momentum, while her bowling provided additional options during crucial matches.
Recognition through the ICC monthly award also highlights individual performances in international women’s cricket.
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Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award:
| Fact | Detail |
| Award | ICC Women’s Player of the Month |
| Award period | September 2026 |
| Player | Shafali Verma |
| Runs reported | 360 in seven T20Is |
| Batting average | 72 |
| Strike rate | 184.61 |
| Wickets reported | Six |
| Women’s Asia Cup runs | 236 in five innings |
| Asian Games semi-final | 100 runs off 49 balls against Bangladesh |
| Asian Games host country | Japan |
| Cricket governing body | International Cricket Council |
