Amanjot Kaur Played The World Cup Final, Unaware Of Her Grandmother's Passing, Revealed After Win

India had its massive win in the World Cup 2025 on November 2, 2025. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team lifted the trophy after smashing South Africa by 52 runs in the summit clash at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The Match was remembered for its incredible performance that left the whole stadium and the World in joyous tears. Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and Harmanpreet Kaur helped to win the title, while Amanjot Kaur’s final catch became a vital moment. 

Amanjot Kaur’s grandmother suffered a heart attack 

Smashing on the ground, Amanjot was unaware that her grandmother had suffered a heart attack and left her family mourning. The talented all-rounder from Punjab played the most crucial match of her career, the final against South Africa, without knowing that her 75-year-old grandmother, Bhagwanti, had passed away just days earlier. Her family members did not tell her about this news out of concern until after India’s historic win.

Her father, in a conversation with the Indian Express, said that Amanjot’s grandmother suffered a heart attack last month, but they chose not to inform her. He also said the World Win surely comes as a balm in these tense times. Amanjot’s father also said that his mother, Bhagwanti, had been her pillar of strength ever since she started playing. He added:

“My mother Bhagwanti has been Amanjot’s pillar of strength since the day she started playing cricket outside on the street and the park at our Phase 5 residence in Mohali. While I would be at my carpentry shop at Balongi, she would make sure to sit outside the home or at the park to oversee Amanjot playing with the boys as well as other girls." 

India’s terrific win at the World Cup

On November 2, 2025, the Indian women's cricket team made history by winning their first-ever ODI World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory marked the culmination of a dramatic tournament run for India, which included overcoming three straight defeats in the group stage to stage a flawless knockout run.

In the final, star all-rounder Shafali Verma, who was brought into the squad as a last-minute replacement, set the tone with a blistering 87 runs and claimed two crucial wickets, earning her the Player of the Match award. Her performance, along with a match-winning five-wicket haul from Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma, powered India to the historic victory that sparked jubilant celebrations across the nation. 

Amanjot Kaur on winning the World Cup

As soon as Harmanpreet Kaur took the final catch, sealing India’s historic 2025 Women’s World Cup victory, the stadium erupted in joy. The Indian team celebrated with tears and cheers, realising the magnitude of their achievement. Among them, Amanjot Kaur was overwhelmed with emotion moments earlier. She had juggled a crucial catch twice before finally securing it on the third attempt, dismissing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and turning the game in India’s favor.

Speaking to the host broadcaster after the win, Amanjot said, “We all knew how important the catch was. First time ever in my life, glad that I got that second chance. I don’t have words to express it — we’ve created history.” She went on to thank her teammates, coaches, and family, adding that her grandmother was unwell and watching from home, unaware that she had, in fact, passed away days earlier. 

We offer condolences to Amanjot Kaur and her family. 

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