Shafali Verma Eyes Historic World Record: Needs 75 Runs in Final T20I vs Sri Lanka

• Shafali Verma needs 75 runs in the 5th India-Sri Lanka T20I to break the world record for most runs in a women's T20I series.
• The current world record is held by West Indies' Hayley Matthews, who scored 310 runs in 3 matches in October 2023.
• Verma has already amassed 236 runs in 4 matches, including three half-centuries (69*, 79*, 79), making her the Indian record holder.
• The 21-year-old opener will play the crucial match at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday (December 30).

Why It Matters: Shafali Verma is on the cusp of breaking a significant world record in women's T20I cricket.