It was a night to remember at the Dr DY Patil Stadium as India and Australia clashed in the Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final. With a packed crowd on its feet, Jemimah Rodrigues produced one of the standout performances of the tournament, a brilliant hundred that kept India alive in a tense chase.
Earlier, she had already left her mark in the field with a sensational run-out that changed the course of Australia's innings. The game had everything: pressure, precision, and poise from both sides.
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Jemimah Rodrigues guides India's chase with a superb century
Chasing 339, India stumbled early but fought back strongly through a 167-run partnership between skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89) and Jemimah Rodrigues. The pair mixed composure and aggression, rotating strike smartly and punishing loose deliveries to keep India in contention.
Rodrigues, in particular, displayed her full range, driving fluently, pulling confidently, and reading the bowlers with remarkable calm. Her century under pressure reaffirmed her place among India's most dependable batters.
Even after Harmanpreet's dismissal, Rodrigues, alongside Deepti Sharma, kept India's chase alive deep into the innings.
As the match headed toward its tense final phase, India's hopes rested on Rodrigues' shoulders — a reminder that she is not just one of India's brightest stars but also a big-match player who thrives when it matters most.
India successfully managed to chase down the target, winning by 5 wickets. Rodrigues remained unbeaten on 127, playing one of the best innings of her life.
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