Jemimah Rodrigues, an Indian batter, gained national fame for her incredible knock against a formidable Australia team in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinals. Despite being under tremendous pressure to finish a record run-chase, this outstanding performance made sure the Indians crossed the finish line and advanced to the tournament finals, which they ultimately won.
While the country is still reeling from the country’s first ICC victory, Jemimah Rodrigues traveled all the way to Australia to play for the Brisbane Heat Women in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 after scoring 134 balls 127 not-out in the summit match against South Africa. Jemimah Rodrigues was in a lighthearted attitude as she expressed her honest reaction to arriving in Australia, stating that she was unsure if the Australians would let her visit their nation following her treatment of them in the semifinals.
Since everyone has been so friendly and accommodating, I must admit that I wasn’t sure if the Australians would let me pass the borders following the semi-finals. In a video interview with 7Cricket, Jemimah Rodrigues stated, “And everyone is just so happy in general for the growth of women’s cricket that has happened because of that win, because we know it is going to change massively, not just in India, but all over the world.”
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🇮🇳 Jemimah Rodrigues jokes that she didn’t think Australia would let her in the country after her incredible #CWC25 semifinal innings 😂
(via @7Cricket) #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/BfwNZgZquP
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 9, 2025
With 292 runs in seven innings at an incredible average of 58.40, Jemimah Rodrigues finished her Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign as the third-highest run scorer for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team. She continued to be spectacular in the field in addition to hitting, making some incredible catches, causing some significant run-outs, and fielding to save vital runs for her team.
In reference to Jemimah Rodrigues experience with the Brisbane Heat Women, she has been a member of the team since the previous campaign.
She amassed 267 runs at an average of 33.37 in 10 games in 2024. She has previously played for the Melbourne Renegades Women and Melbourne Stars Women, scoring 650 runs in 31 games throughout her successful WBBL career.
Following his crucial role in India’s World Cup success, Jemimah will now look to do just as well for the Brisbane-based team and help them win the WBBL 2025.
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