Navi Mumbai : Indian cricket has seen four men’s World Cup triumphs — and now, with the women’s team clinching their maiden World Cup title, a new chapter has begun in Indian women’s cricket. Significantly, many of these iconic victories were shaped by unforgettable catches that changed the course of history.
Amanjot’s Stunning Catch Sends Wolvaardt Back
In the final at Navi Mumbai, South Africa were chasing 299 and stood at 220/6 in the 42nd over when their captain and most dangerous batter, Laura Wolvaardt, was dismissed on 101. Facing spinner Deepti Sharma, she lofted the ball towards deep midwicket — where Amanjot Kaur was stationed. Amanjot sprinted left, eyes locked on the ball, and after fumbling twice, pulled off a sensational catch that turned the match in India’s favour.
Harman’s Athletic Grab Seals India’s Victory
South Africa were set a challenging 299-run target at the DY Patil Stadium. In the 46th over, with the score at 246/9, Nadine de Klerk attempted to drive a low full toss from Deepti Sharma towards extra cover. Harmanpreet Kaur ran backward and safely pouched the high catch — triggering scenes of jubilation as India’s women sealed their historic World Cup triumph.
I almost forgot about this legendary grab by Harman 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/XZCLfUWN8Z
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Suryakumar’s Spectacular Catch — Miller Falls in the T20 World Cup Final
During the June 2024 T20 World Cup Final at Bridgetown, India had set South Africa a target of 170. In the final over from Hardik Pandya, with the score at 161/6, David Miller attempted a big hit off a wide full toss. Suryakumar Yadav, sprinting left from long-off, crossed the boundary line and completed a jaw-dropping catch, ensuring India’s victory and another golden moment for Indian fielding.
Kapil Dev’s Legendary Catch — Richards Dismissed at Lord’s
Back in June 1983, during the World Cup final at Lord’s against West Indies, captain Kapil Dev took one of the most iconic catches in cricket history. With West Indies chasing 184 and at 57/2, Viv Richards — batting on 33 — attempted to hook Madan Lal for a boundary. Kapil, positioned at mid-on, sprinted back and took the over-the-shoulder catch that turned the match. India went on to win by 43 runs, dethroning the mighty West Indies from the world stage.
Years later, Richards recalled in an interview: “I still don’t know where Kapil came running from to take that catch. He even gestured to a teammate that he’d take it himself — and in that instant, I knew my innings was over.” From Lord’s 1983 to Navi Mumbai 2025 — India’s World Cup triumphs continue to be defined by breathtaking catches that live forever in cricketing memory.
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