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New Delhi: Team India made history on Sunday night when, under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women’s cricket team won their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title in Navi Mumbai. In the final against South Africa, India batted first and posted a massive score of 298/7 in 50 overs. Shafali Verma played a brilliant innings of 87 runs and then also took two wickets with the ball. She was chosen as the Player of the Match for her all-round performance. But another name that caught everyone’s attention in this victory was Amanjot Kaur, who laid the foundation for India’s win by taking the crucial catch of Laura Wolvaardt.
Family Crisis, But Daughter Was Unknown
After Team India’s victory, Amanjot’s father, Bhupinder Singh, made an emotional revelation. He revealed that his mother (Amanjot’s grandmother), Bhagwanti Devi, had suffered a heart attack during the tournament. But the family decided to keep this news from Amanjot so that she could fully concentrate on the tournament.
Bhupinder Singh told The Indian Express,
“My mother, Bhagwanti, has been Amanjot’s strength. When I was at my carpentry shop, she would sit outside the house or in the park in Phase-5, Mohali, and watch Amanjot play cricket. Amanjot wouldn’t have reached this far without her.”
Family Juggling Between Hospital and World Cup
Bhupinder said that his family had been struggling between the hospital and home for the past few weeks.
He said,
“My mother suffered a heart attack last month. We didn’t tell Amanjot about it so that her focus wouldn’t be diverted from the game. Now, India’s victory has brought relief to our family. This happiness is like a balm for us.”
Amanjot’s Catch Becomes the Turning Point of the Match
In the final, when South African captain Laura Wolvaardt was wreaking havoc with 101 runs, Amanjot took an incredible catch to dismiss her. This moment proved to be the turning point of the match for India. Amanjot said after the match,
“We all knew how crucial that catch was. It’s the most memorable moment of my life. India has made history, this is just the beginning, now Indian women’s cricket will go to the next level.”
Shafali Verma and the Team Shine
Shafali Verma delivered a brilliant performance with both bat and ball, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana also played crucial innings. The entire team together achieved what the country had been dreaming of for many years.
Story Highlights
- India wins its first ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title
- Shafali Verma named Player of the Match
- Amanjot Kaur takes the match-turning catch
- Amanjot’s family hid the news of her grandmother’s heart attack from her
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