Dubai, Dec. 15 -- Shafali Verma has been crowned the ICC Women's Player of the Month for November 2025 following her decisive showing in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final against South Africa.
Drafted into the squad as a late replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal, the 21-year-old delivered a standout all-round performance on the biggest stage.
The right-hander struck a fluent 87 off 78 balls, which is the highest score by an Indian opener ina World Cup final.
Her aggressive start, combined with a record 100-run opening stand with Smriti Mandhana, powered India to 298/7 in the title clash.
Shafali's impact extended with the ball as well. She dismissed Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in successive overs, breaking crucial partn...