Shafali Verma Joins Yashasvi Jaiswal as Only Indians to Score Asian Games Centuries

 

Shafali Verma created history at the 2026 Asian Games by becoming only the second Indian cricketer to score a century in the competition. The explosive India opener smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 49 balls against Bangladesh in the women’s cricket semi-final, joining Yashasvi Jaiswal in an exclusive list of Indian batters to achieve an Asian Games hundred.

Her sensational knock not only helped India reach the gold medal match but also added another major milestone to Shafali Verma’s growing international career.

Shafali Verma Smashes 49-Ball Century

Playing in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final, Shafali Verma produced an aggressive batting masterclass against Bangladesh. She remained unbeaten on 100 from 49 deliveries, striking three fours and nine sixes during a breathtaking innings.

Shafali's ability to attack from the beginning gave India the perfect platform in the knockout match. Her century came at a remarkable strike rate of more than 200 and powered India to a massive 195/4.

The innings was particularly significant because it was Shafali's first T20I century. She had established herself as one of India's most destructive white-ball batters, but a hundred in the shortest international format had remained missing from her record.

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Shafali Verma Becomes First Woman to Score Asian Games Century

Shafali's historic innings also made her the first woman cricketer to score a century at the Asian Games. Her achievement added another milestone to the history of women's cricket at the continental event.

The performance came at an important stage of the tournament. India needed to overcome Bangladesh to book a place in the gold medal match, and Shafali's unbeaten hundred ensured that the team had a commanding total to defend.

India eventually defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs, securing their place in the final.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Was the First Indian to Score an Asian Games Century

Before Shafali Verma, Yashasvi Jaiswal had been the only Indian cricketer to score a century at the Asian Games.

Jaiswal achieved the feat during the men's cricket competition at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. His century established a unique record for Indian cricket at the continental tournament.

Shafali has now joined Jaiswal in this exclusive group, making them the only Indian cricketers with Asian Games centuries.

Another Major Milestone for Shafali Verma

The century against Bangladesh was more than just a personal achievement for Shafali. Her nine sixes also highlighted her ability to dominate T20 cricket. According to The Indian Express, she became the first Indian female cricketer to hit nine sixes in a T20I innings against a full-member nation.

Her recent performances have also demonstrated her effectiveness in knockout matches. Shafali has repeatedly produced impactful innings for India when the pressure is at its highest, making her an important part of the team's white-ball setup.

Shafali Verma's Asian Games Century Adds to India's Cricket History

Shafali Verma's 100* against Bangladesh will remain one of the standout performances of the Asian Games 2026. By becoming the first Indian woman to score an Asian Games century and only the second Indian cricketer overall after Yashasvi Jaiswal, she has added another memorable chapter to India's cricket history.

With India advancing to the gold medal match, Shafali's explosive form could prove valuable as the team looks to finish its Asian Games campaign with another major achievement.