CISF personnel at the ASG Mumbai Airport honoured India’s Women’s World Cup hero, Jemimah Rodrigues. The occasion was filled with applause, cake cutting, and genuine words of admiration as the 25-year-old Mumbai batter, who played a defining role in India’s 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, interacted with the officers. The personnel commended her not just for her on-field brilliance but for the way she represented the values of teamwork, motivation, and immense national pride. Jemimah’s humble yet confident presence made the moment truly special.
Jemimah’s story this year has been one straight out of a sports movie. From facing early tournament struggles to becoming the hero in India’s one of the biggest victories, her journey epitomizes resilience and belief. After a shaky start where she suffered two ducks in her first three innings, critics started questioning her form. But in true Jemimah style, she struck back with an unbeaten 76 against New Zealand, an innings that turned India’s campaign around and secured their semifinal spot.
And then came that unforgettable night in the semifinal against Australia, the reigning champions, undefeated till that point, where Jemimah scripted history with a glorious 127 not out. It was an innings carved in determination, grace, and grit, one that carried India to the final after eight long years. Jemimah’s words in the post-match presentation resonated deeply. She said she played only to ensure India’s victory, emphasizing that seeing India win at the end was her sole motivation. It was a sentiment that reflected her devotion not just to the sport but to the pride of wearing the Indian jersey.
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On November 2, 2025, India lifted their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a match that will be remembered forever. The victory signaled a new era for women’s cricket in the country. The roar of the crowd, tears of joy, and tricolor flags waving under Mumbai’s night sky made it all surreal.
Her performances in this World Cup earned her a well-deserved place in the ICC Team of the Tournament, alongside teammates Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma. Moreover, Delhi Capitals, her WPL franchise, confirmed her retention ahead of the 2026 mega auction, a testament to her growing stature as one of India’s most dependable and loved players. For Jemimah, the celebration was not just a felicitation but a beautiful full circle from being a young girl who welcomed the 2017 World Cup runner-ups Team India at the airport to being honoured now as a champion who helped create history. Her journey continues to inspire countless young girls who dream of holding a bat and playing for India one day.
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