Overview
- India recovered from early stumbles at the 2025 ODI World Cup and, under Kaur’s captaincy, defeated Australia in the semifinal and South Africa in the final to lift the title at DY Patil Stadium.
- Kaur struck 89 in the semifinal while managing cramps and pressure, reinforcing a big‑match record that includes a 103.25 average across semifinals and finals.
- Her 171 not out against Australia in 2017 is cited as the watershed that drove media interest, brand investment, and BCCI contract reforms, with Vinod Rai later acknowledging prior neglect and improvised jerseys.
- Overseas franchise success, including a Player of the Tournament stint with Sydney Thunder, amplified her global profile and validated Indian talent on major stages.
- Celebrations in her hometown of Moga highlighted her small‑town‑to‑captain journey and the expanding reach of women’s cricket across India.