Under the floodlights of a roaring stadium, Jemimah Rodrigues produced a batting masterclass for the ages. She stood tall with an unbeaten 127 that powered India into the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final and brought in a zeal for celebration across the nation. Her thoughtful blend of timing, temperament and tenacity not only toppled defending champions Australia, but also reignited belief that Indian women’s cricket is ready for its golden chapter.
Chasing a formidable 339, India were in early trouble after losing quick wickets. But Jemimah, calm and composed at No. 3, steadied the innings with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89). The pair added a brilliant 167-run partnership, taking India home with nine balls to spare, the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history. Her cover drives and deft placements reflected not just form, but faith.
This was her comback story and she is is comeback queen deserving the highest applaud. She was droped from the national team in 2022, then she fought through self-doubt to reclaim her place. “When I reached my hundred, I didn’t celebrate,” she later said. “The only thing that mattered was India winning.” Only after hitting the winning runs did Jemimah let the emotions flow, soaking in the cheers of a jubilant crowd.
The cricketing fraternity erupted in praise. Virat Kohli saluted her on social media, calling it a “stand-out knock” and lauding the team’s “great chase.” Former captain Mithali Raj described it as “the knock of a lifetime.”
For Jemimah, once seen as a player of promise, this was transformation in motion, from prodigy to match-winner, from potential to pillar. As India set sights on South Africa in the final, she stands as the heartbeat of a side brimming with belief.
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