After years of coming agonisingly close, the Indian women’s cricket team finally turned dreams into reality, lifting the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup trophy in Navi Mumbai. Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, India defeated South Africa in a thrilling final that went down to the wire, sealing the victory just before midnight on November 2 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy.
As the final wicket fell, the stadium erupted. The crowd of thousands roared, danced and waved the tricolour as the players embraced one another on the field. Across the nation, fans celebrated through the night, bursting crackers, singing and proudly chanting the names of their heroes. The victory ended decades of heartbreak after India’s close calls in 2005, 2017, 2020 and 2023, marking a historic milestone in Indian cricket.
Once the official celebrations subsided, the team gathered again under the glowing stadium lights for one final emotional moment, the presentation of the Best Fielding Medal. Fielding coach Munish Bali praised the team’s determination and spirit throughout the tournament before inviting Jemimah Rodrigues to take charge of the ceremony.
Speaking with emotion, Jemimah Rodrigues reminded her teammates that true greatness often lies in moments that don’t always make headlines, moments that can change lives forever. She then called out Amanjot Kaur’s name, prompting the squad to cheer in unison.
Amanjot Kaur had produced two match-defining moments in the field, a sharp run-out of Tazmin Brits that broke South Africa’s early rhythm and a stunning catch to dismiss captain Laura Wolvaardt, a moment that sealed India’s triumph. As Jemimah Rodrigues handed her the medal, she highlighted how those efforts had turned the game and India’s World Cup dreams around. As per Jemimah, Amanjot not just took Laura Wolvaardt’s catch, in fact she caught the World Cup.
Reflecting on the moment, Amanjot Kaur admitted that it was the toughest catch of her life. She shared how the pressure of the moment tested her like never before but destiny seemed to give her just enough chances to hold on. She said that her catch did not just end South Africa’s hopes, it caught India’s long-awaited World Cup glory.
That night in Navi Mumbai, as confetti filled the air and chants of “India, India” echoed around the stadium, a new era of Indian cricket was born, one defined by courage, unity and the long-overdue joy of being world champions.
History has been scripted by the Indian women’s cricket team!
