In the ongoing one-off Test between India and South Africa, Shafali Verma broke records by registering the fastest-ever double hundred in Women’s Test cricket, reaching the 200 mark in 194 balls. She surpassed the previous record held by Annabel Sutherland, set in February 2024.
Shafali Verma notched up her maiden Test double century in the one-off Test against South Africa at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. After reaching her century in 113 balls, she accelerated, scoring the fastest-ever Test 150 in 158 balls and then the fastest 200 overall. She smashed a total of 22 boundaries and 8 maximums, maintaining a strike rate of 103.09, and reached the mark in 194 balls.
The social media platform ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, buzzed with excitement as fans celebrated the youngster’s incredible feat. The overwhelming positivity on social media reflected the pride and enthusiasm of the fans, who were thrilled to witness such a commanding performance.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
HISTORY CREATED BY SHAFALI VERMA.
– The fastest to score a double century in women’s Test match. 🫡🇮🇳@TheShafaliVerma pic.twitter.com/oS30p9DcWN
— Mohan Vijayvergiya (मोदी का परिवार) (@mdv_111) June 28, 2024
2⃣0⃣5⃣ runs
1⃣9⃣7⃣ deliveries
2⃣3⃣ fours
8⃣ sixesWHAT. A. KNOCK 👏👏
Well played @TheShafaliVerma!
HISTORY CREATED BY SHAFALI VERMA.– The fastest to score a double century in women’s Test match. 🫡🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/RTdOD7iDGP
— Manis_Yadav (@ManisYadav_) June 28, 2024
GOAted innings Shafali verma ❤🔥#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/9MfE1i3byL
— Nishant (@nyctophile_xt) June 28, 2024
@TheShafaliVerma fastest to score a double century in women’s Test match. 🫡🇮🇳#ShafaliVerma@BCCI @BCCIWomen @ICC
— Yogesh Kumar 🇮🇳 (@YogeshKr150) June 28, 2024
Shafali Verma HIT DOUBLE HUNDRED AGAINST SAW. SHE PLAYED AGGRESSIVELY.
Balls – 197
Runs – 205
Fours – 23
Sixes – 8Shafali Verma was in beast mode today#INDWvSAW #Shafali pic.twitter.com/bHcfOaiiXr
— Dev Sharma (@SDev890) June 28, 2024
A Maiden Test 💯 Converted into A FASTEST DOUBLE CENTURY in Women’s Test 🔥
200* in 194 balls for 20-year-old! 💥
Shafali Verma becomes the 2nd Indian to achieve this milestone 🫡
She also break Vinod Kambli’s youngest Indian Double Century Record #INDvsSATest pic.twitter.com/9KwN6JWMUw
— 𝕵𝖔𝖞𝖘𝖍𝖗𝖊𝖊 𝕮𝖍𝖊𝖙𝖎𝖆 (@JoyshreeChetia) June 28, 2024
200 for shafali verma 🙌👌
— ʙʜᴀʀᴀᴛʜ ᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇ ✨🌍 (@BharathFanOfMB) June 28, 2024
Shafali verma what a knock ❤️❤️🔥🔥 https://t.co/Hu6T3Zu7zB
— Ankit (@14Ankitk02) June 28, 2024
SHAFALI VERMA SCORES THE FASTEST DOUBLE CENTURY IN WOMEN’S TEST CRICKET HISTORY.#INDvSA #saifaliverma pic.twitter.com/ngOrnqBVge
— Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) June 28, 2024
Double century celebration by Shafali Verma. 🇮🇳🌟
What an innings, salute to the 20-years-old. 🫡🔥#ShafaliVerma #INDvSA #INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/q6W2hjnWqI
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) June 28, 2024
Fastest double century for the 20-years-old!! 🇮🇳😍
Shafali Verma took only 194 balls to complete her double century. 🔥🤯
Shafali Verma becomes just the 2nd Indian after Mithali Raj to achieve this milestone. 🫡#ShafaliVerma #INDvSA #INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/yEOFnhSinz
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) June 28, 2024
History created by SHAFALI VERMA The fastest to score a double century in women’s Test match. 🫡🇮🇳
Milestone Alert 🚨
छोरी छोड़ो से कम है कि👩🍳💪💪
2⃣9⃣2⃣ Runs opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma 🫡🫡#INDvsSA #INDvsSA2024 pic.twitter.com/hoHxzlmuHc
— kartik kumar (@kartikkuma67651) June 28, 2024
Shafali Fastest Verma 🫡🥹
205-197🔥@TheShafaliVerma 😌#shafaliverma pic.twitter.com/ou9RbWpUt2— Chhaya (@Chhaya2610) June 28, 2024
Indians to score a double century in women’s Test cricket:
Mithali Raj – 2002.
Shafali Verma – 2024*. pic.twitter.com/MQjI6XTYIY
— Satya marriwada (@satyamaariwada) June 28, 2024
🚨 SHAFALI VERMA SCORES THE FASTEST DOUBLE CENTURY IN WOMEN’S TEST CRICKET HISTORY. pic.twitter.com/02HTPU2GzZ
— Satya marriwada (@satyamaariwada) June 28, 2024