New Delhi, Nov 3 – In the high‑lights reel of a historic night in Navi Mumbai, the name Amanjot Kaur is etched forever.
It was a Women’s ODI World Cup final that had the whole country holding its breath. South Africa were chasing a record‑setting chase. Their skipper, Laura Wolvaardt, was unbeaten at 101, calm and in control.
India faced the pressure of a national dream and poured spin and pace at Wolvaardt, but she kept the wickets safe. The crowd felt every run like a heartbeat. Then the moment that changed everything: the bowler sent a high delivery toward the boundary. Wolvaardt tried to hit it for a four, but the ball slipped.
With a single, swift leap, Amanjot Kaur closed the gap, reached the rope, and snatched the ball cleanly. The catch was a thunderbolt. The South African bench fell quiet as India’s hopes crashed in the same beat. The roar in the DY Patil Stadium was deafening. Teammates rushed her, huddles of joy spilling over the boundary.
India’s bowlers tightened, and with just a few overs, the dream became reality. The Indian squad lifted the Women’s ODI World Cup trophy for the first time.
Social media exploded in seconds. Hashtags like #AmanjotKaur, #TeamIndia, and #WorldCupFinal trended worldwide. Fans called her the “Queen of the Boundary” and “India’s Guardian Angel.” Memes, video clips and heartfelt messages filled feeds, praising her courage and skill.
A man from Mumbai wrote, “Amanjot didn’t just take a catch – she caught our hearts.” Another posted, “Pressure? She called it purpose.”
The win was decisive: India beat South Africa by 52 runs in a match that will be remembered for the catch that turned a historic moment into a championship celebration.
India’s women have broken the internet with this triumph, proving that in cricket, a single moment can carry an entire nation’s hopes.
Source: ianslive
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