India, Nov. 3 -- Promoted ahead of Richa Ghosh at No.6, allrounder Amanjot Kaur had failed to capitalise on the platform set by the top order after she got out for 12 off 14 balls. Introduced as first change, she was also not able to build pressure with her medium-pace, going for 34 runs in four overs.

Just when it looked like Sunday's World Cup final against South Africa may not prove a personally successful outing for her, the 25-year-old from Chandigarh produced two valuable acts on the field to play a crucial role in the first World Cup win of the Indian women's team, by 52 runs.

Now on, whenever the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup final is discussed, Amanjot's run out of attacking opener Tazmin Brits with a direct hit from mid-off and h...