India’s World Cup semi-final heroine Jemimah Rodrigues turned a night of pressure into one of pure triumph, but she credited her teammates for standing by her through it all. The 24-year-old, who had endured a lean patch and even risked being dropped earlier in the tournament, produced a knock for the ages against defending champions Australia. Her unbeaten 127 not only guided India to a five-wicket win but also powered the team to the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, sealing their place in the World Cup final.
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