• Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a tremendous century in Women's World Cup semi-final.

  • Rodrigues kept India alive in the chase with brilliant ton.

Fans go gaga as Jemimah Rodrigues lights up World Cup 2025 semi-final with brilliant century – AUS vs IND
Jemimah Rodrigues brings up a ton in CWC semi-final (Image Source: X)

produced a batting masterclass under pressure, scoring a sensational century to keep India’s hopes alive in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final against Australia. The Mumbai crowd erupted with joy as the hometown star reached her milestone, showcasing grit, flair, and maturity in one of the biggest games of her career.

Jemimah Rodrigues rises to the occasion with stunning ton

Chasing a daunting 339, India found themselves under pressure early on. But Rodrigues stood tall amidst the chaos, anchoring the innings with grace and confidence. Partnering with skipper , Jemimah turned the tide of the match, stitching together a crucial 167-run partnership that kept India in contention.

Harmanpreet played the perfect captain’s knock, scoring a fluent 89, but her dismissal brought tension back into the chase. Yet, Jemimah remained composed, rotating the strike brilliantly and finding gaps with her elegant drives and sweeps. When she brought up her century, the entire DY Patil Stadium erupted, chanting her name in unison.

With this innings, the 24-year-old has reaffirmed her reputation as one of India’s most dependable middle-order batters and a true big-match performer. Her calm presence at the crease has kept India’s chase alive against the defending champions.

Social media erupts in praise

While Jemimah did not raise her bat to celebrate her century, social media platforms indeed flooded with admiration and excitement. Fans, former cricketers, and even official cricket bodies joined in to hail her stunning performance. From heartfelt posts to animated memes, the cricketing world collectively celebrated Jemimah’s moment of glory. Many fans described it as her “career-defining innings,” while others praised her for handling pressure with remarkable maturity.

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