Jemima Rodriguez’s incredible night :
The runs were pouring in, and so were the emotions.
Jemimah Rodrigues didn’t celebrate her century. She didn’t wave her fist, she didn’t shout. Just a smile and tears in her eyes that too when she played the last shot to give India a record-breaking chase and send the team into the final of the Women’s World Cup.
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At that moment, she stood still on the pitch, her eyes shining in the floodlights. It wasn’t just a win . it was an emotional release, a prayer answered.
Months of anxiety, stress, and silent tears all melted away in that one moment. And because Jemima is a deeply religious Christian, she says her faith is what kept her strong.
He said in an emotional tone after the match:
“At the end of the match I was repeating a Bible verse be still, God will fight for you. ”
This Mumbai girl, who has often been criticized for not living up to expectations, played an innings of 127 runs that night that will always be remembered.
He added:
“I cried almost every day during this tour. I wasn’t feeling well mentally, I was very anxious. But I knew I couldn’t give up. I kept playing, I kept talking to myself, and God took care of the rest.”
Belonging to such a family, faith is everything for Jemima, so it was not surprising that she turned to Allah Almighty (or God, according to her belief).
“I just stood there, and he fought for me. I tried to stay calm. I want to thank Jesus . I couldn’t do anything alone.”
He blew a flying kiss to his family, who were sitting in the VIP stands, and thanked his father and coach Ivan Rodriguez . who always stood by him.
“I want to thank my mom, dad and coach. The last month has been very difficult. This moment feels like a dream, I still can’t believe it.”
This innings was as physically exhausting as it was emotionally heavy.
“In the end, I was pushing myself, but my body wasn’t cooperating. Deepti was encouraging me with every ball, Richa came and encouraged me. I couldn’t do anything alone my teammates, the fans, everyone supported me. Every chant, every applause was giving me strength.”
Interestingly, Jemima didn’t even celebrate when she scored her century she only shed tears after the win.
"Today it wasn't about a century or fifty, it was about making India win. Everything that happened last year was preparation for this moment. I was dropped from the last World Cup, even though I was in good form. But God has his own timing."
She laughed and finally said that she was told just five minutes before the match that she would be batting at number three:
“I was in the shower, I just said I’d let you know when I found out. Five minutes ago I was told I’d go to number three. And then, all it took was a good partnership and that changed everything.”
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