Amanjot Kaur's Stunning Catch Decisively Shifts Momentum in India's Maiden Women's World Cup Victory

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Monday, 3 November 2025

Amanjot Kaur took a spectacular catch to dismiss South African captain Laura Wolvaardt during the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final. This pivotal moment swung momentum toward India, who secured their first ICC Women's World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa. India posted 298 runs with notable contributions from Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and others.

In the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup final at Dr DY Patil Stadium, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their maiden World Cup title. Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa's captain, played a splendid innings, scoring a century and anchoring the chase effectively. However, in the 42nd over, Amanjot Kaur executed a spectacular catch off Deepti Sharma’s bowling, dismissing Wolvaardt at a crucial stage and drastically shifting the game's momentum. This catch was dramatic—after initially slipping out of her hands, Amanjot juggled the ball twice before diving forward to complete the catch, triggering jubilant celebrations from the Indian team. Earlier, India's innings featured a strong foundation with Shafali Verma scoring 87, supported by Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma’s steady contributions. South Africa's chase started solidly but could not overcome the pressure after Wolvaardt's dismissal. The catch symbolized a turning point confirming India's historic victory, marking a significant chapter in women's cricket.