Team India’s star batter Jemimah Rodrigues created magic in the semifinal against Australia, filling the entire nation with pride. In an extremely challenging situation, she played a remarkable unbeaten innings of 127 runs off 134 balls, guiding India to the final. For this incredible performance, she was awarded the “Player of the Match” title.
After the match, Jemimah’s tears were not just of joy but also of deep emotion and struggle. Speaking during the post-match presentation, an emotional Jemimah said:
“In the end, I just kept remembering what’s written in the Bible — ‘Be still, and the Lord will fight for you.’ Throughout this tournament, I’ve cried every single day. Mentally, I wasn’t in a good space. But I knew that if I stayed strong, God would make everything right.”
Jemimah revealed that she had been dropped from the team earlier, but her parents, coach, and teammates continued to support her. She added:
“Deepti and Richa kept encouraging me throughout the match. When I was tired, the crowd’s cheers gave me the strength to fight again. I can’t take the credit for this innings alone — it belongs to everyone who stood by me.”
