Australia’s unbeaten run in the ongoing Women’s World Cup came to a dramatic end as India defeated the defending champions in a thrilling semifinal clash. Chasing a formidable target, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side displayed remarkable grit and composure to secure a historic win and advance to the final. The highlight of the match was Jemimah Rodrigues’ scintillating unbeaten century—127 runs off 134 balls, laced with 14 boundaries—that completely changed the course of the game. Her 167-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet proved pivotal in taking India over the line.
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An emotional Jemimah described the victory as a dream come true. “This feels unreal; it’s all by God’s grace,” she said after the match, holding back tears. She expressed gratitude toward her parents, coach, and close ones for believing in her through tough times. “The last month was very difficult, but I wanted to deliver for my team. I didn’t know I’d bat at No. 3 until five minutes before walking in. I wasn’t aiming for a hundred—just a score big enough to win for India,” she added.
Reflecting on her journey, Jemimah shared that missing the previous World Cup despite being in good form left her emotionally drained. “I cried almost every day and kept telling myself I must come back stronger,” she said. “There was pressure, but I tried to stay calm and focused. God took care of the rest.” She concluded by crediting her teammates for the collective effort, saying, “This victory isn’t mine alone—it belongs to the entire team.”