A moment of pure drama lit up the DY Patil Stadium as Amanjot Kaur pulled off a heart-stopping catch to remove South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt at 101, just when she was threatening to pull off something special in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final.
Chasing 299, South Africa were 220/7 in 41.1 overs when the moment arrived — Wolvaardt, having already scored a brilliant century, tried a slog-sweep off Deepti Sharma. The ball flew high, swirling under lights, and what followed had every Indian fan gasping.
Amanjot settled under it, spilled it once, juggled again — and held it on the third attempt with one hand, inches before it could drop. A stadium full of heartbeat-skipping fans erupted. Wolvaardt walked back after a magnificent 101 (98 balls, 11 fours, 1 six), and India suddenly had a massive opening.
This could be the turning point.
Latest Match Situation
South Africa need 79 runs off 53 balls with 3 wickets in hand. India sensing momentum, crowd buzzing, bowlers circling.
Earlier in the innings
Wolvaardt had been sublime — steady, authoritative, mixing grace with calm pacing. She became the first South African and only the second player in history (men or women) to score a century in both the semifinal and final of a World Cup edition.
But now, the door has opened for India.
Amanjot’s juggling brilliance may just be the moment fans remember if India lift the trophy tonight.
The final is alive. The drama is at fever pitch.
