Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, known for her batting prowess, delighted fans with her musical talents in a heartwarming social media post on July 24, following India’s tour of Bangladesh. The 22-year-old showcased her melodious voice with a rendition of the classic Bollywood song, ‘Jab Koi Baat,’ originally sung by Kumar Sanu and Sadhana Sargam. In the video, Jemimah looked charming in a white shirt as she serenaded her audience.
The post quickly gained popularity, garnering over 50K likes within an hour. Her teammate, Harleen Deol, praised her, saying, “Oye hoye dhaakad girl nice voice,” while Sushma Verma showed her appreciation with a heart emoji. For those unfamiliar with Jemimah’s musical talent, her social media accounts are a testimony to her love for music. Alongside her successful cricket career, the Mumbai-born player frequently shares videos of herself singing and playing the guitar.
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Jemimah Rodrigues’ on-field abilities have made her a prominent figure in women’s cricket. In T20Is, she holds the fourth-highest run record for India, accumulating 1751 runs in 83 matches, including 10 half-centuries. Among Indian women cricketers, she ranks behind only Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur in terms of runs scored.
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During the recent Bangladesh tour, Jemimah continued to showcase her prowess as she emerged as the leading run-scorer for India in ODIs, amassing 129 runs in three matches at an impressive average of 64.50. Additionally, she displayed her all-around abilities, contributing with four wickets in the ODI series, which ultimately helped India Women level the series 1-1 before the third game ended in a tie.
In the T20Is, Jemimah Rodrigues faced some challenges with scores of 11, eight, and 28 in the three games, respectively. However, her contributions also included taking a wicket, and India clinched the T20I series 2-1.
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Beyond her international achievements, Jemimah Rodrigues has also represented Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) inaugural edition. Throughout the season, she scored 126 runs in nine games, helping her team reach the final. Although DC narrowly lost the summit clash to the eventual champions Mumbai Indians, Jemimah’s performances were widely acclaimed by fans and critics alike.
