The five-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka began on December 21, 2025, and Vishakhapatnam was witness to a masterclass once again, by the woman who walks out as soon as the first wicket falls. The extremely skilled Jemimah Rodrigues has successfully begun to cement her place at the No. 3 position in the team and her knock was testament to her sheer brilliance across formats. Her breathtaking, unbeaten 69, off just 44 balls, was a stunning representation of timing and intent that sealed a resounding eight-wicket victory.
Chasing a modest total of 122, the early dismissal of Shafali Verma brought Jemimah to the crease. She crafted the chase with composure and a calculated blend of precise footwork against spin and subtle placements against pace – proving that technique often triumphs over brute force. Her partnership of 54 with opening batter Smriti Mandhana, who reached the 4000-run milestone in the T20 format during her innings, was an extremely crucial one.
Jemimah’s acceleration was equally commendable. She brought up her 14th half-century in the T20 format off a blistering 34 balls, but the real show began after she reached the milestone. She unleashed back-to-back boundaries, reading and dissecting the field like an accomplished master surgeon. Her ability of playing according to the match situation and finding the gaps with utmost precision are some qualities that make her stand out. A mere touch of the bat and the ball sped to the fence, repeatedly leaving fielders in its wake. Not even for a second did she look out of touch, and she oozed confidence, which was pretty evident in her shot selection and the way she approached the chase.
After Smriti departed, captain Harmanpreet Kaur joined her at the crease and the duo stitched an unbeaten 55-run partnership, finishing the game in a flash. It was a demolition job executed with utmost grace.
Jemimah’s excellent run chase in the semi-final against Australia during the ODI World is still vivid in all of our memories, and once again, she stood tall reflecting her rich vein of form across formats.
It was an absolute treat to the eyes to witness her effortless scoops and late-cuts race past the fielders, reaffirming her class and technique. She was deservedly adjudged the Player of the Match, leaving fans enthusiastic about what will unfold next. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, her is a blessing and fans will hope that the purple patch continues.
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