Jemimah Rodrigues played a stunning knock, scoring 123 off 101 balls to lead India to a commanding win over South Africa in the Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 clash in Colombo. Coming in early after a top-order collapse, Jemimah steadied the innings with a brilliant partnership alongside Smriti Mandhana and later with Deepti Sharma. Her second ODI century featured 15 fours and a six, helping India post a massive total of 337/9. Deepti also starred with 93 off 84 balls. With this dominant performance, India now stands just one win away from the final, where they could face hosts Sri Lanka.
Jemimah Rodrigues’s Heroics Guide India to Dominant Win in Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a masterclass in batting as she scored her second ODI century to help India overcome early setbacks and defeat South Africa in a key Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Walking in after India lost three top batters inside the first seven overs, Jemimah anchored the innings with poise and power. She hit 15 boundaries and a six during her blistering knock of 123 off just 101 balls, bringing up her century in only 89 deliveries.
Partnering first with Smriti Mandhana (who scored a crucial 50) and later with Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues built a match-defining 122-run stand with the latter. Deepti nearly scored a century herself, falling for 93 off 84 balls in the final over. Thanks to their superb performances, India posted a formidable total of 337/9 in 50 overs.
With this win in sight, India now looks to seal a spot in the final against Sri Lanka on May 11. South Africa must chase 338 to keep their hopes alive.
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