Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 2000 runs in T20 Internationals during the second match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 against Pakistan. This accomplishment underscores Rodrigues’ consistency and skill as a batter in the shortest format of the game. Reaching this landmark in a high-stakes match against arch-rivals Pakistan adds to the achievement’s significance. Rodrigues’ contributions have been vital to India’s T20I successes, and this milestone cements her status as one of the key players in the Indian women’s cricket team.
Jemimah Rodrigues completed her 2000th T20I runs in India’s first Asia Cup match against Pakistan. She was three runs shy of the 2000-run landmark in T20Is. She came into bat when India lost their third wicket, requiring 7 runs to chase the target of 109. Jemimah not only scored her 2000th T20I run but also scored the winning run for India, remaining unbeaten on 3. She achieved this milestone in her 84th T20I innings.
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The 23-year-old right-handed batter achieved this remarkable milestone, showcasing her consistency and skill at the international level at such a young age. Rodrigues joins an elite group of Indian cricketers consisting of Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Mithali Raj, further solidifying her status as a key player in the national team’s batting lineup.
Jemimah made her T20 International debut on 13 February 2018 against South Africa in Potchefstroom, where she showed a commendable performance with the bat and scored 37 runs in 27 balls at a strike rate of 137.03, helping India win the match by 7 wickets. With her T20 international debut, she showcased her skills, establishing herself at the highest level as one of the most talented players in women’s cricket. Since her debut, she took 85 innings to reach the 2000 T20I runs mark.
India is currently playing the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 in Sri Lanka, where they are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates.
Rodrigues’ consistent run-scoring ability will be crucial as India aims to navigate through the group and knockout stages. It’s anticipated that Rodrigues will continue to contribute substantially with the bat as it will be helpful for India’s quest for an eighth title in this prestigious tournament.