Jemimah Rodrigues played the exceptional innings as India sailed into the Women’s World Cup final, defeating seven-time champions Australia. Her knock of 127 runs off 133 in semi-final was an exhibition of poise, grit, and real class against one of the most fearsome teams in cricket history. Off the field, though, Rodrigues revealed that she had been battling anxiety, admitting to breaking down in tears almost every day ahead of the match.

“Today was not about my 50 or my 100. Today was about making India win. I know I got a few chances, but I just feel like God has given everything at the right time and he grew it into the right intention, pure intention. And I just feel everything has happened so far just to sit up for this. You make your own luck,” Jemimah said

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