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From Shafali’s fire to Amanjot’s brilliance: Five moments behind India’s victory

mid-day highlights five key moments that swung Sunday’s World Cup final in favour of India

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Smriti Mandhana (left) and Shafali Verma during their 104-run stand vs South Africa on Sunday. Pic/PTI

Smriti Mandhana (left) and Shafali Verma during their 104-run stand vs South Africa on Sunday. Pic/PTI

1 Shafali-Smriti’s super start: Having lost the toss, the pressure on India was palpable in the home final. Getting off to a solid start was vital, and that’s precisely what Shafali Verma (87 off 78 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (45 off 58 balls) did. The duo racked up a crucial 104-run stand to give India the perfect platform for a big total.

Richa Ghosh unfurls a shot during the final vs SA. Pic/PTIRicha Ghosh unfurls a shot during the final vs SA. Pic/PTI

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