Jemimah Rodrigues continued her impressive performance on Thursday, October 30, by receiving the Best Fielder award after India’s remarkable victory over Australia in the Women’s World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai. In a stellar display during the first innings, Jemimah showcased exceptional fielding skills with a sharp catch, a crucial run-out, and agile movements to save crucial runs, boosting the team’s energy and setting the stage for India’s success.
However, the highlight of the night was Jemimah’s outstanding batting performance. Facing a challenging target of 339, she played an unbeaten innings of 126 runs, guiding India to a historic win. This knock, her third century and first in a World Cup, demonstrated her composure under pressure as she paced the chase perfectly to meet the escalating run rate.
Teaming up with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed 89 runs off 88 balls with an impressive ten fours and two sixes, Jemimah built a match-winning partnership of 167 runs for the third wicket. Their collaboration stabilized India’s innings after a shaky start and gradually tilted the game in India’s favor.
India convincingly chased down the target, reaching 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs, surpassing Australia’s total of 338 all out. This victory ended Australia’s 15-match unbeaten streak in the competition over two editions and secured India’s spot in the final against South Africa for the coveted title.
Jemimah’s performance showcased her evolution into one of India’s top cricketers, excelling with the bat and in the field, and playing a crucial role in one of Indian cricket’s most memorable wins. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on India Today, including the schedule, team squads, live scores, and the updated ICC women’s world cup points table.