Chennai, June 28 (Reporter) India's star opener, Shafali Verma, became the fastest double centurion in the history of women's Test cricket. She recorded this feat during the match against South Africa in Chennai, scoring a double ton off just 194 balls. This broke Annabel Sutherland's previous record of a double ton off 248 balls. Shafali's remarkable feat makes her only the second Indian woman to record a double century in the longest format. She follows former captain Mithali Raj, who scored 214 runs off 407 balls in a Test against England at Taunton 22 years ago. Get the latest sports betting odds on the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 here! Shafali's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, with 23 fours and 8 sixes. She reached her 200-run milestone in style by smashing consecutive sixes off off-spinner Delmi Tucker. Shafali's extraordinary knock came to an end when she was run out at 205 off 197 balls following a mix-up with partner Jemimah Rodrigues. She narrowly missed recording the highest individual score by an Indian in women's Test innings, falling 38 runs short of the world record. Kiran Baluch of Pakistan set the record for the highest individual score in a women's Test innings with 242 runs against the West Indies in 2004. Shafali's 205 marks the seventh-highest score achieved in women's tests to date. Shafali's record-breaking innings has set a new benchmark in women's Test cricket, and her aggressive style will inspire fans and future cricketers alike...////...