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    'Felt like God noticed my hard work,' says Shafali on her India callback after Pratika's injury in W
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    'Felt Like God Noticed My Hard Work,' Says Shafali On Her India Callback After Pratika's Injury In WC

    By IANS News November 12, 2025 • 13:48 PM View: 257
    ODI World Cup: India opener Shafali Verma has described her return to the national set-up ahead of the semi-final against Australia in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup as one of the most emotional moments of her career coming after spending a year on the sidelines, saying it "felt like god noticed my hard work."

    Shafali, who replaced the injured Pratika Rawal just ahead of the semi-final against Australia, made only 10 runs in the clash which India eventually won by five wickets by chasing down a record 339.

    But Shafali seized her opportunity with a match-winning performance in the final against South Africa. Opening the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana, she smashed 87 off 78 balls to help India post a formidable 298 and then picked 2-36 with the ball to ensure the hosts’ lifted their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title.

    TAGS Shafali Verma ODI World Cup Pratika Rawal South Africa Smriti Mandhana When Pratika Rawal DY Patil Stadium Anjum Didi
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