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Women’s World Cup 2025: Amanjot Kaur, the daughter of a Chandigarh carpenter, stole the show in India’s World Cup opener in Guwahati, rescuing the team from a precarious position with a fearless all-round performance. Off the field, her Rajinikanth-style punchlines left the media buzzing, signalling the arrival of a new rockstar in Indian cricket.
Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium was buzzing as India took the field. Early losses saw India slump to 124 for 6, with key batters like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur falling cheaply.
Enter Amanjot Kaur. Calm and composed, she walked in with intent. Partnering with Deepti Sharma, Amanjot crafted a match-turning 103-run partnership, showcasing her combination of power, finesse, and unorthodox flair. Her 57 off 56 balls anchored India’s innings, helping them reach 269 in a rain-shortened 47 overs.
The fast-bowling all-rounder didn’t stop at batting. She later took the new ball, delivering six tidy overs for 37 runs and picking up a wicket — symbolic of her complete all-round contribution.
Amanjot’s charisma extends beyond the boundary. Her press conference remarks have become legendary:
“Like it is said, an injured lion takes a step back, to make a big jump.”
“Hum banne hi udne ke liye hain. Tehraav ayega, but hum udna nahin bhoolenge [I’m born to fly. There’ll be setbacks, but it can’t clip my wings].”
She treats media interactions like extensions of the game, delivering punchy, motivational one-liners with the same flair she shows on the field.
Amanjot’s story is one of grit and perseverance. Having faced stress fractures and ligament tears, she spent six months away from the game in 2024, rehabbing under coaches Nagesh Gupta and strength trainer Tanuja Lele. Her father, a woodwork contractor turned carpenter, ensured she had constant support.
Her return has been nothing short of remarkable: stellar performances in the Women’s ODI Challenger Trophy, the WPL, and a breakthrough tour in England earlier this year, including a match-winning 61 off 43 balls in a T20I.
Amanjot credits her rest period before the World Cup for allowing her to perform at 100%.
“Either 100% or nothing. I didn’t want to go into the World Cup with a tired body,” she said, highlighting her dedication to excellence.
Amanjot’s fearless approach, both with bat and ball, combined with her off-field charisma, makes her a rare talent and a future cornerstone of Indian women’s cricket. Her debut World Cup performance exemplifies patience, resilience, and intent, making her a player to watch in the 2025 tournament and beyond.
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Published: Oct 01, 2025