An unforgettable night of high-stakes drama, with an Indian bent Rudrogen delivered for a lifetime Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-final for defending champions Australia. His magnificent, unbeaten century in India’s record-breaking chase, a win so deep in a presentation that left the star dead with tears of relief and sheer joy, tears of joy after this moment of glory and faith said profoundly.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ hit records
At the Dr Dy Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India were set a mammoth target of 339 by a formidable Australian side. With the openers Smriti mandhana and Do not give shafali fired cheap, the pressure was great. Taking three steps, Rodrigues put on a match-winning, 167-run partnership with the captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89), stabilizing shots before taking full control.
Rodrigues anchored the entire chase with a composed, calculated, calculated and ultimately glorious scheme of 127 not out from 134 balls. These innings not only secured a sensational five-wicket victory with nine balls to spare, but also marked India’s record for the highest successful run-chase in women’s one-day international cricket. The local Mumbai girl held her nerve through the vital final overs, exacting a vital revenge Deepti Sharma and Richa ghosh previous Amanjot Kaur Hit the winning boundary, send the packed stadium into delirium.
An emotional Rodrigues regains confidence after setbacks and World Cup exclusion
Raw emotion, Rodrigues, named player of the match, struggled to hold back tears during his interview. He spoke of the personal hell he had been through in the previous months, before his performance turned into a mental and emotional battle.
“First I want to thank Jesus because I couldn’t do it on my own. He got me through today. It was really, really hard these four months, but it still felt like a dream and it still hasn’t sunk in.” A vulnerable Rodrigues expressed his strength in the post-match chat, attributing it to his confidence.
The 25-year-old has revealed that he has carried, especially after being dropped from the previous World Cup squad and enduring a tough run leading up to this tournament.
Rodrigues opens up about self-doubt, faith, and finding purpose beyond personal milestones
Rodrigues struggles with intense doubt and anxiety, a sensitive side rarely seen on such a big stage. However, the century has never been about proving a point, especially when it comes to making a higher call to win in countries where India has often been in crisis before. In the chase stages, exhausted and under extreme pressure, Rodrigues relied on his faith to push on.
“I don’t cry almost every day on this tour. He emphasized his belief in a divine plan.
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– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) October 30, 2025
Team India’s historic win ends Australia’s unbeaten run of 16 matches in the world cup and takes India to their third women’s World Cup final. They will face South Africa on Sunday, November 2 at the same venue where they will open their Girls’ World Cup title. For Rodrigues, these monumental innings are not just a statistical milestone, but a powerful testament to perseverance, faith and ultimate victory over personal adversity.
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