Jemimah Rodrigues is an Indian cricketer who bats in the middle order for the India women’s team and plays domestic cricket for Mumbai. She scored an unbeaten 127 in the 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia and won the title with India. In 2026 she captained Delhi Capitals to the Women’s Premier League final.
Jemimah Rodrigues Biography
| Full Name | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Date of Birth | 5th September 2000 (age 26) |
| Birthplace | Bhandup, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batter (middle order) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-break |
| Domestic Team | Mumbai |
| WPL Team | Delhi Capitals (captain from 2026) |
| ODI Debut | 12 March 2018 v Australia |
| T20 Debut | 13 February 2018 v South Africa |
| Test Debut | 14 December 2023 v England |
Jemimah Rodrigues Early Life
Jemimah Rodrigues is a right-handed batter who also bowls off-spin. She took up cricket as a young child and was coached early on by her father. She also played hockey and represented her state in the sport.
Jemimah Rodrigues was born on 5th September 2000 (age 26) in Bhandup, Mumbai. Jemimah did her schooling at St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai.
Later, Jemimah studied at Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce in Mumbai. As a junior cricketer, she scored 202 runs off 163 balls in a 50-over match against Saurashtra in 2017.
Jemimah Rodrigues Domestic Career
Jemimah Rodrigues has played for Mumbai in domestic cricket since 2014. In the Women’s T20 Challenge she played for Trailblazers and Supernovas.
She played for Northern Superchargers from 2021 to 2023 and signed for Southern Brave for the 2026 season. In the Women’s Big Bash League she has played for Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat. In the Women’s Premier League, Delhi Capitals bought her for ₹2.2 crore in 2023.
Jemimah Rodrigues International Career
Jemimah Rodrigues made her T20I debut against South Africa on 13 February 2018 and her ODI debut against Australia on 12 March 2018. She made her Test debut against England in December 2023. Her first ODI century came against Ireland in Rajkot on 12 January 2025.
Her highest ODI score is 127 not out, made in the 2025 World Cup semi-final.
She was part of the India team that won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and the team that won gold at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, held in 2023.
Jemimah Rodrigues Family
Indian women cricketer, Jemimah Rodrigues was born into a Catholic family. Jemimah’s father, Ivan Rodrigues is a former cricket coach and a long-time coach of Jemimah. Her mother, Lavita Rodrigues is a school teacher in Mumbai.
Jemimah Rodrigues has two brothers, Enoch Rodrigues and Eli Rodrigues.
Jemimah Rodrigues Stats
Exact career totals change with every series, so this table lists her debuts and best ODI score.
| Format | Debut |
| ODI | 12 March 2018 v Australia (highest score 127*) |
| T20I | 13 February 2018 v South Africa |
| Test | 14 December 2023 v England |
Jemimah Rodrigues in 2025 and 2026
On 30 October 2025, Jemimah Rodrigues scored 127 not out off 134 balls in the Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India chased 339 and won by five wickets with nine balls to spare, the highest successful chase in Women’s World Cup history. She shared a 167-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur and was named Player of the Match.
On 2 November 2025, India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the same ground to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
On 23 December 2025, Delhi Capitals named her captain for WPL 2026, replacing Meg Lanning. She led the team to the final, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara on 5 February 2026. She scored 57 in the final. It was Delhi’s fourth WPL final defeat in a row.
On India’s tour of England in May 2026, she scored a fifty in the first T20I at Chelmsford, which India won. She was in India’s squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England. India went out in the group stage after a six-wicket defeat to Australia at Lord’s on 28 June 2026.
She tore her hamstring while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in 2026. The BCCI ruled her out of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup and the 2026 Asian Games, and Pratika Rawal replaced her in the Asian Games squad.
Jemimah Rodrigues Social Media
Jemimah Rodrigues: Twitter (JemiRodrigues)
Jemimah Rodrigues: Instagram (jemimahrodrigues)
Frequently asked questions
When was Jemimah Rodrigues born?
Jemimah Rodrigues was born on 5 September 2000 (age 26) in Bhandup, Mumbai.
What is Jemimah Rodrigues's native place?
She is from Mumbai. She was born in Bhandup and studied at St. Joseph's Convent High School in Mumbai.
What is Jemimah Rodrigues's playing role?
She is a right-handed middle-order batter who also bowls off-spin.
Who are Jemimah Rodrigues's parents?
Her father is Ivan Rodrigues, a former cricket coach who coached her for a long time. Her mother is Lavita Rodrigues.
How many runs did Jemimah Rodrigues score in the 2025 World Cup semi-final?
She scored 127 not out off 134 balls against Australia on 30 October 2025, as India chased 339 to win by five wickets.
Did India win the 2025 Women's World Cup?
Yes. India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final on 2 November 2025 to win the title for the first time.
Which WPL team does Jemimah Rodrigues captain?
She captains Delhi Capitals. The franchise named her captain on 23 December 2025, replacing Meg Lanning.
Who won the WPL 2026 final against Delhi Capitals?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara on 5 February 2026. Jemimah scored 57 in the final.
Why did Jemimah Rodrigues miss the 2026 Asian Games?
She tore her hamstring while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred. Pratika Rawal replaced her in India's squad.
When did Jemimah Rodrigues make her Test debut?
She made her Test debut against England in December 2023.
