
Shafali Verma hits fastest fifty as India secure Asia Cup victory during diplomatic boycott
Shafali Verma struck the fastest fifty in tournament history as India won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup before refusing the trophy in a diplomatic boycott.
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Shafali Verma struck the fastest fifty in tournament history as India won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup before refusing the trophy in a diplomatic boycott.

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