India women's cricket team celebrated their historic maiden ODI World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai. Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues has now reminded legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar of a lighthearted promise he made before the tournament's final match. Gavaskar had joked on India Today that he would sing with Rodrigues if India won the trophy. With the team's triumph now complete, Rodrigues posted a reminder on social media, inviting Gavaskar to honor his word. The Instagram post quickly gained attention, with fans urging the former captain to accept the musical challenge. This would not be their first duet, as the pair previously performed together at the BCCI Naman Awards 2024, where Rodrigues played guitar while Gavaskar sang. Rodrigues was instrumental in India's World Cup journey, scoring 292 runs across seven innings, including a memorable 127 not out against Australia in the semi-final.
Rodrigues' Stellar Tournament and Musical Celebration
Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a career-defining performance throughout the tournament, accumulating 292 runs in seven innings at an average of 58.40. Her unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final is regarded as one of the finest innings in Indian women's cricket history, securing India's place in the final. Though she managed only 24 runs in the title clash before falling to Marizanne Kapp, her energetic presence and motivational influence were vital to India's 52-run victory over South Africa. India qualified for the final after finishing fourth in the group stage, winning three matches, losing three, with one no result. In the final, Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma's all-round brilliance sealed the historic win.
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