1. Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma & Sneh Rana’s Rescue vs Sri Lanka
In India’s first match of the tournament, Sri Lanka’s bowlers triggered a sudden collapse — India fell from 120/2 to 126/6.
That’s when Amanjot Kaur (57) and Deepti Sharma (53) stepped up with a crucial 103-run stand.
Later, Sneh Rana’s quick 28 off 15 balls helped India reach 269/8.
The total was too much for Sri Lanka, and India won by 59 runs (DLS method) — a perfect start to their campaign.
2. Kranti Gaud’s Bowling Masterclass vs Pakistan
Against arch-rivals Pakistan, India posted a modest 247 runs.
Pakistan looked confident while chasing, but Kranti Gaud delivered key breakthroughs — removing Sadaf Shamas, Aliya Riaz, and later breaking a 69-run stand.
Her spell completely turned the match in India’s favor, sealing a crucial win in the group stage.
3. Richa Ghosh & Sneh Rana’s Fightback vs South Africa
In the group game against South Africa, India were in deep trouble at 153/7.
But Richa Ghosh (94) and Sneh Rana fought hard, adding 88 runs together.
Their partnership ensured India reached 251 runs.
Even though India lost that match, their fearless batting showed the team’s fighting spirit — something that carried through to the final.
4. Deepti, Radha & Charani’s Bowling Heroics in the Semi-Final vs Australia
Australia’s top order was flying high thanks to Phoebe Litchfield’s century and Ashleigh Gardner’s quick fifty.
They looked set to cross 350, but India’s bowlers — Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Shree Charani — stopped them brilliantly in the last few overs.
Their accurate bowling restricted Australia to 338, giving India a chaseable total, which Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues later turned into victory.
5. Amanjot Kaur’s Juggling Catch in the Final
In the final against South Africa, India set a target of 298.
South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt was their biggest threat, batting beautifully and leading the chase.
Then came a turning point — in the 42nd over, Deepti Sharma made her play a false shot.
The ball flew high, and Amanjot Kaur, positioned deep, juggled the ball twice before finally catching it.
That dismissal broke South Africa’s last hope and secured India’s historic maiden World Cup win.
