Jemimah Rodrigues turns 25: Explore her cricketing brilliance, key achievements, and journey as a rising star in Indian cricket.
Indian batting star Jemimah Rodrigues is 25 today, reaching the milestone in a career already rich in outstanding accomplishments. From ruling U-19 circuits to emerging as one of the most reliable names in India's middle order, Rodrigues' career has been one of grit, class, and match-winning knocks. Ahead of her ICC Women's World Cup debut later this month, here are her top five achievements so far.
Jemimah made her entry in style at a mere 17, breaking a record unbeaten 202 in a U-19 One Day match played against Saurashtra. The double-century not only marked the beginning of her immense talent but also the initiation of a career on fearless stroke play. It was this innings that established her firmly as one of India's brightest young hopes.
Rodrigues struck a crucial knock against Australia in the series' first Women's ODI on December 28, 2023. Her 82 from 77 balls saw India score 282/8 then the record ODI score against Australia. Her innings demonstrated her capacity to perform under pressure and beat world-level teams, cementing her image as a clutch player.
Rodrigues achieved a national and personal first on January 12, 2025, when she hit her first ODI century 102 from 91 balls against Ireland in Rajkot. Her inning took India to a record total of 370/5, the highest ever in India Women's Cricket history. This record also got her into the top 20 of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings with 563 points at 19th position.
On July 19, 2023, Rodrigues gave a career-best all-round display in a do-or-die ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. She played a scintillating 86 out of 78 balls, then a wizardly bowling spell of 4 wickets conceding only 3 runs in 3.1 overs. Her match-winning effort gave India a 108-run win and tied the series, establishing her as a versatile batter and bowler.
Apart from India colors, Rodrigues has made a name for herself in international leagues like The Hundred (England) and the Women's Premier League (India). With more than 100 international matches played across formats, she has emerged as an dependable middle-order batswoman and a fan favorite. Her versatility and success on the international scene have earned her a place among the stars of contemporary women's cricket.
As Jemimah Rodrigues turns 25, she does so with the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in sight. With her increasing legacy and following that keeps on growing, her future chapter holds much more promise to be.
