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Technology | 11.06.2025, 03:24 pm — Kundan
Five moments that defined India's women's World Cup glory
It was an unexpected move that stunned everyone.
Yet she struck gold, removing Sune Luus with her second ball and Marizanne Kapp with her seventh, halting South Africa's chase in its tracks.
After the match, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said she'd gone with her gut - "it felt like her day." Having earlier smashed 87, Verma fittingly took home the Player of the Match award.
South Africa's opener and captain Laura Wolvaardt had been the pre-eminent batter in the tournament, not only leading the run-scorer's list, but also slamming a century in the semi-final to knock out England.
In the final, she threatened to do the same against India with another magnificent century.
With 78 needed, Wolvaardt went for broke - but her lofted hit off Deepti Sharma was skied to long-on. Amanjot Kaur, the 25-year-old daughter of a carpenter from Punjab, sprinted in, juggled thrice, and finally clung on in a tumbling catch that sent the stadium - and India - roaring.
Wolvaardt stood between India and victory. Amanjot had held her nerve, and the catch for dear life. The path to victory had been cleared.
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