Amanjot Kaur was the center of attention during the India vs. South Africa Womens World Cup final on November 2. South Africa was chasing history and a target of 299 runs. Their captain, Laura Wolvaardt, was leading her team steadily toward what appeared to be a certain victory, putting on a masterclass.
She was composed, calm, and unbeaten on 101. Despite everything India threw at her-spin, pace, and cunning-Wolvaardt remained steadfast, an anchor in a hurricane. Then came the delivery-the one that changed everything-came.
Wolvaardt aimed for another boundary, lofting the ball high. Amanjot Kaur stood on the rope with the hopes of a country in her hands, eyes fixed and nerves taut. She sprinted. She leapt. And when she landed, ball in hand, every fiber of her being stretched - India roared. That was the turning point. India felt they might win the World Cup as Wolvaardt left. They completed the victory a few overs later.