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The Indian women’s cricket team made history as Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. lifted the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup trophy in Navi Mumbai, ending decades of heartbreak. After years of near misses in 2005, 2017, 2020, and 2023, India finally claimed their long-awaited ICC title with a thrilling victory over South Africa in the final, just before midnight on Sunday, November 2. As the winning moment arrived, the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy erupted in celebration. Thousands of fans cheered, danced, and sang as the Women in Blue rejoiced on the field. Across the country, fans poured into the streets, celebrating a night that marked a new chapter in Indian cricket. The joy was boundless—laughter, tears, and pride blended into one unforgettable moment. Once the official celebrations ended, the players returned to the field for one more heartfelt ritual—the presentation of the Best Fielding Medal. Under the dimmed lights of DY Patil Stadium, fielding coach Munish Bali addressed the squad, thanking them for their commitment and spirit throughout the tournament. He then invited Jemimah Rodrigues to lead the presentation. '???????????? ????????????????'???? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????, ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ????????????' 🥳? ? Dressing room BTS of #TeamIndia's last and ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? fielding medal ceremony of #CWC25 ?#WomenInBlue | #INDvSA | #Champions pic.twitter.com/uZqNsfMGg7 — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 3, 2025 Jemimah’s words captured the emotion of the night. “So girls, we talk about special moments. We talk about special occasions. A lot of times it’s a 100 or a 50 but there are some moments in the game that changes lives forever. And that moment has changed our lives forever and that is today Amanjot,” she said as the team began chanting Amanjot’s name. Amanjot Kaur, the recipient of the medal, had delivered two crucial fielding moments—the run-out of Tazmin Brits that set the tone early and the catch of South African captain Laura Wolvaardt, which all but sealed India’s victory. Handing her the medal, Jemimah added, “First starting with the run out to set the tone in the chase and then you just didn’t catch that catch, you caught the World Cup.” Watch Amanjot Said About Catch? After the match, Amanjot, when asked about the catch, had called it the toughest in her life. She said: “My god, it was the toughest catch of my life. I have never fumbled before — either I have taken them or spilled them. There has been nothing in between but for the first time god gave me three chances (to take it). It was a crucial catch and we knew she would attack after completing her century and charge from one end.”
