Jemimah Rodrigues handed over her “winner's medal” to her teammate “Amanjot Kaur” after their Remarkable World Cup Win
Jemimah Rodrigues Gifts Her Winner’s Medal to Amanjot Kaur After India’s World Cup 2025 Victory
A long wait of many missed chances in 2005, 2017, 2020, and 2023 has finally come to an end with India's victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after defeating South Africa in the final on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Celebrations erupted across the nation, including one heartwarming gesture that hit the spotlight: Jemimah Rodrigues handed over her “winner’s medal” to her teammate “Amanjot Kaur” in a powerful display of gratitude, humility, and team spirit.
In an emotional post-match moment, Jemimah addressed her teammates.
“So girls, we talk about special moments. We talk about special occasions. A lot of times it’s a 100 or a 50, but there are some moments in the game that change lives forever.”
Handing her the medal, she added
“First starting with the run-out to set the tone in the chase and then you just didn’t catch that catch — you caught the World Cup.”
Her words referred to Amanjot Kaur’s game-changing efforts in the field. Her sharp presence of mind and determination made two turning points in the final — including a stunning catch to dismiss “Laura Wolvaardt”, who had just completed her century and was threatening to take the game away.
About that tense moment, Amanjot said,
“My god, it was the toughest catch of my life. I have never fumbled before — either I have taken them or spilt them. There has been nothing in between, but for the first time, God gave me three chances to take it. It was a crucial catch; we knew she (Wolvaardt) would attack after completing her century and charge from one end.”
The emotional exchange between Jemimah and Amanjot quickly went viral, drawing admiration from fans, former players, and leaders across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s team on their remarkable achievement.
India’s World Cup 2025 triumph will be remembered not only for breaking a decades-long wait but also for these moments—where humility, courage, and sportsmanship defined true victory.
