I liked enjoying attacking recreation ever since I began holding a bat: Shafali Verma

Aggressive batting comes naturally to her, declared world’s primary T20I batswoman Shafali Verma on Tuesday after powering India to a simple nine-wicket win over South Africa within the third and last match right here.
The 17-year-old, who regained the primary spot within the ICC T20I batswomen rankings on Tuesday, was named participant of the collection after knocks of 23, 47 and 60.
“I always practise (power-hitting) and work hard on my batting. Ever since I started holding a bat, I have loved to play attackingly. That’s how it works for me,” the big-hitting Shafali mentioned after the match.
Asked about regaining the primary spot within the ICC T20I rankings, she merely mentioned, “I just try to do well and win matches for my team.”
Her 60 on Tuesday got here from simply 30 balls and was studded with seven fours and 5 sixes.

5⃣0⃣! 👏👏
Sensational stuff that is from @TheShafaliVerma as she brings up her third T20I half-century in 26 balls. 👍👍 @Paytm #INDWvSAW #GroupIndia
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India, nevertheless, misplaced the three-match T20I collection 1-2. They had additionally misplaced the previous five-match ODI collection 1-4.
India captain Smriti Mandhana credited the third match win to workforce effort.
“It was a good show overall. The bowlers did exceptionally well, and Shafali then just stole the show. This victory belongs to the bowlers,” Mandhana, who carried her bat with an unbeaten 48 off 28 balls, mentioned.
Asked if toss, which India received on Tuesday, was too vital, she mentioned, “Definitely not. We had been just about within the recreation yesterday (second match) until the very finish.
“Yes, toss is important but can’t use that as an excuse. We lagged behind in the first two games, so I’m proud that we bounced back strong tonight. After losing the series, it needs a lot of motivation to play like we did tonight.”

A thumping win! 👏👏
Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3⃣ wickets & @TheShafaliVerma & @mandhana_smriti‘s beautiful batting show energy #GroupIndia to a 9⃣-wicket win within the third & last T20I of the collection. 👍👍@Paytm #INDWvSAW
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She mentioned Tuesday’s win was vital for our future assignments.
South Africa captain Sune Luus mentioned it was a “magical” tour as they may beat India on house turf.
“I don’t think anyone expected us to take two series wins home. So it’s a special moment for us irrespective of how we fared tonight. The management and players can be extremely proud. It’s been a magical tour,” she mentioned.
“It’s important for youngsters to get opportunities. We aren’t always going to have our senior players around. So it’s important for these players to learn while they’re there.”
Luus lauded Shafali for her attacking cricket and predicted that the Indian teenager will turn out to be a legend of the sport.
“When she (Shafali) plays like today, it’s very difficult to stop her. She is going to be a legend of the game.”