Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil

Hyderabad: A confident Shafali Verma is “200%” sure she can make an impact in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi final.

Verma has replaced injured Pratika Rawal in the hosts’ squad following the opener’s ankle injury sustained against Bangladesh in the final group match on Sunday.

The 21-year-old, who has not played an ODI for 12 months, is confident she can thrive if called upon against reigning champions Australia in Navi Mumbai.

“It’s just a matter of keeping my mind clear and giving myself confidence,” she said, according to ICC media release.

“I’ve been in such situation

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