🏏ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Australia W vs India W, 2nd Semi-Final🏏 - Page 71

She was just 10 when India lifted the World Cup in 2011 and on seeing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (her house was just behind Sachin's at that time) return home after the crazy night (2nd April 2011), the little girl had a fair measure of what it meant to her neighbours and the rest of the nation of course. It was that moment which sparked Jemimah to take up sport seriously and the final of 2017 Women's World Cup (went to the Mumbai Airport to greet the Indian cricketers) was another driving factor in translating her dreams into reality. What a journey it has been. The name "Jemimah" will be etched in the memory of every cricket fan and most importantly, it would take some time for the Aussie supporters to process the most sedate mode of destruction that Jemi and her mates induced on them today.

Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues. An India debut at the age of 18 is not everyone's cup of tea. If playing for the national team is one thing, sustaining the skill and mental strength to establish your place in the side is another. Jemimah had it easy at the start of her career, but life seemed like a cul-de-sac when she got dropped from the 2022 World Cup squad. It hurt her really badly, so much so that "she used to cry almost every night and masked her emotions in front of friends and family". After taking a brief mental break, Jemimah switched her focus back to the thing she loves the most - what else, but cricket. She worked with her local coaches, went to the Maidans in Mumbai and was stubborn in her demands - wanted to play on tough pitches and faced tougher bowlers (Men and Women) available in the local circuit. Rewards don't always come rushing towards you. It comes rolling into the lap of those who never give up. Jemimah is one tough pocket rocket and she put all the trolls and mocks of social media, and beyond, to rest with a knock for the ages.

🇮🇳 India’s Historic Chase and The Road Ahead

With this victory, India achieved the highest successful run chase in Women’s World Cup history, ending Australia’s dominance and advancing to the final against South Africa on November 2.

The win not only marks a turning point for Indian women’s cricket but also establishes Jemimah Rodrigues as one of the brightest stars of the game.

“She showed what it means to believe in yourself,” said captain Harmanpreet Kaur. “Jemimah didn’t just win a match — she inspired a generation.”

SA W are saved from Alana King

But who will save them from N Charani

SA W also strong team

Marizanne Kapp, Laura, Nadine De Klerk, Mlaba

Let's see what happens

Koi bhi jeete toh chalega as SA W will also get their 1st trophy