NEW DELHI: Jemimah Rodrigues has etched her name in Indian cricket folklore with an unbeaten 127 that powered India to a record chase against Australia in the World Cup semifinal.
Emotions ran high the moment India hunted down the 339-run target with nine balls to spare. The players waiting in the dugout burst onto the field to embrace Jemimah, their joy uncontainable. What followed were tears, heartfelt hugs, and celebrations that will remain etched in memory forever.
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The BCCI took to social media to share a video capturing the raw emotions that followed India's historic victory. From the players to the crowd in Navi Mumbai, there was one name on everyone's lips - Jemimah.
Faith, fire, folded hands and a flying kiss: Jemimah Rodrigues' night of glory
The emotions, unknown anxiety had probably pent up inside her for the longest time and the devout Christian that she is, it was only faith in Jesus Christ that saw Jemimah play one of the greatest innings played in the history of a knock-out World Cup game.
"Towards the end, I was just quoting a scripture from the Bible - to just stand still and that God will fight for me," an emotionally drained out Jemimah said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Panned a lot for not living up to the lofty expectations from her, the Mumbai girl's 127 in a world record chase would be remembered till time immemorial.
"I have almost cried every day through this tour. Not doing well mentally, going through anxiety. I knew I had to show up, and God took care of everything. Initially, I was just playing and I keep talking to myself," a teary-eyed Jemimah was hardly able to express her emotions.
