In a story of sheer resilience and determination, Jemimah Rodrigues scripted one of the most remarkable comebacks in Women’s World Cup history. After being dismissed for a duck in India’s first match of the tournament, Rodrigues returned to the crease in the high-pressure semi-final against defending champions Australia and delivered a match-winning century, guiding India to a historic five-wicket victory.

The Early Setback

The tournament had not begun on the best note for Rodrigues. In India’s opening match, she was dismissed for a first-ball duck against Sri Lanka, leaving fans and pundits questioning whether the young star could find her rhythm in a World Cup campaign. But instead of letting the failure weigh her down, Rodrigues used it as motivation.

A Mental Comeback

The semi-fina

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