Amanjot Kaur’s significant fielding contributions went a long way in helping India clinch their maiden Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Sunday (November 2).

The all-rounder set the tone by running out opener Tazmin Brits with an accurate throw. Her second moment of brilliance turned the match on its head as she managed to keep hold of South African captain Laura Wolvaardt’s catch after initially juggling it three times.

After the monumental triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues handed over the best fielder’s medal to Amanjot for that crucial catch.

“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. 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,” Jemimah said while giving the medal to Amanjot.

Reflecting on the catch, Amanjot said that it was one of the toughest ones in her life. “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,” Amanjot said in a video shared by BCCI Women on social media.

Coming to the final, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to end their long-awaited global title drought.

Asked to bat first, the Women in Blue posted 298/7 on the board, courtesy of Shafali Verma’s 87, Deepti Sharma’s 58, and vital contributions from Smriti Mandhana (45) and Richa Ghosh (34).South Africa tours

During the chase, South Africa fought hard on the back of skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s superb 101, but a sensational spell from Deepti (5/39) helped India bowl out the Proteas women for 246 in 45.3 overs.