India finally ended their long wait for an ICC title as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side clinched the 2025 Women’s World Cup with a commanding 52-run win over South Africa at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In front of a packed and roaring crowd, the night belonged to Harmanpreet, not just for her leadership and composure, but for a small, spontaneous act that evoked memories of one of Indian cricket’s most iconic moments.

Harmanpreet Kaur took the catch that sealed India’s victory, dismissing Nadine de Klerk as South Africa’s final wicket before getting bundled, with a sharp effort at cover. De Klerk’s uppish drive seemed destined to clear the fielder, but Harmanpreet timed her leap to grab the ball out of thin air and complete a sensational catch to end decades of heartbreak for her si

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