WATCH: Jemimah Rodrigues honours Amanjot Kaur after India’s World Cup glory

Jemimah Rodrigues showcased true team spirit by gifting her Best Fielder medal to Amanjot Kaur for her crucial catch that sealed India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 victory over South Africa.

Jemimah Rodrigues (Image Credit: BCCI Women]

In a moment that perfectly captured the spirit of togetherness, Jemimah Rodrigues won hearts worldwide by gifting her Best Fielder medal to teammate Amanjot Kaur after India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 victory over South Africa. The gesture, filled with warmth and humility, came as a tribute to Kaur’s brilliant catch that turned the match in India’s favour at a crucial juncture.

A gesture that defined India’s triumph

The Women’s World Cup final in Navi Mumbai was a rollercoaster, full of nerves, pressure, and defining moments. One of those came when Amanjot Kaur took a stunning catch to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt, halting South Africa’s late surge and tilting the contest decisively toward India. That single moment of brilliance became the turning point of the match, sealing India’s maiden World Cup crown.

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After the game, Rodrigues was announced as the Best Fielder, an honour the team awards internally after each match. Yet, instead of keeping it, she chose to honour Amanjot for her match-winning effort, publicly placing the medal around her neck. The scene, shared widely across social media, symbolized the unbreakable bond and mutual respect within the Indian dressing room.

Rodrigues’ act reminded fans that India’s World Cup win wasn’t built on individual glory but on shared resilience and unity. In that moment, the medal wasn’t just recognition for great fielding, it represented the selflessness that fuels true champions.

“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,” Jemimah said as she handed the medal to Amanjot.

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