Who Is Jemimah Rodrigues?
Jemimah Rodrigues is an Indian cricketer who plays as a top-order batter for the Indian women’s national team and Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Notably, Rodrigues scored a match-winning 53 in the WPL 2024 against UP Warriorz and remains a consistent presence in India’s ODI and T20 squads. Currently, she’s ranked among India’s highest run-scorers in T20Is and is active on the international circuit not sitting out this season.
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Jemimah Rodrigues Age
Jemimah Rodrigues is 25 years old, born September 5, 2000, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She made her international debut for India in a T20 match against South Africa on February 13, 2018 just 17 at the time. Remarkably, she became one of the youngest Indian cricketers to reach 1,000 T20I runs, thanks to her scoring consistency and rapid run chases. At 25, she’s already played in World Cups, WPL finals, and major bilateral series.
Jemimah Rodrigues Career
Rodrigues currently represents the Indian national team in both ODIs and T20s, and plays for Delhi Capitals in the WPL. She’s also featured in international leagues, including The Hundred (Northern Superchargers) in England.
Debut: Jemimah made her T20I debut for India vs South Africa on Feb 13, 2018. Her ODI debut was on March 12, 2018, against Australia.
Major Achievements: Career-best T20I score: 76 (not out) vs Sri Lanka, 2022. ODI high: 81* vs Sri Lanka in 2018. Instrumental 92* against Australia in a T20 tri-series in 2018 her breakout innings. Her strike rate in T20Is hovers around 111, and she’s known for quick fifties, the fastest in WPL 2024 (off 27 balls against UP Warriorz). Named ICC Women’s Emerging Player in 2018. She’s played over 80 T20Is and 24 ODIs as of October 2025.
Current Form: In WPL 2024, Rodrigues hit a key 53 and a rapid 32 in playoff matches for Delhi Capitals. In the latest India series vs Bangladesh (August 2024), she averaged 40.2, including a match-winning 65.
Playing style? Middle-order batter, right-handed, known for driven boundaries and agile fielding at point. Sometimes gets overlooked in star line-ups, but her stats keep her in the conversation. Had a brief setback in 2022 after being dropped from the ODI squad, returned strongly in 2023 with 216 WPL runs.
Jemimah Rodrigues Height
Jemimah Rodrigues is officially listed at 1.6 m. Her compact build suits her aggressive, ground-stroke-heavy batting style and quick movement between the wickets. Fitness-wise, she trains with full team regimens and often posts gym clips though exact measurements aren’t updated regularly.
Jemimah Rodrigues Parents
Her father, Ivan Rodrigues, is a school teacher and former club-level cricketer in Mumbai; her mother is Lavita Rodrigues. Ivan coached Jemimah from age six on Shivaji Park grounds a Mumbai cricket hub. The family’s cricket background played a direct role: Ivan became her first official coach and manager, often traveling with her to matches.
Jemimah stated in a 2019 interview with Hindustan Times: “My dad has always been there, every net session, every match. Wouldn’t be here without him.” Her parents relocated to support her training schedules real, hands-on encouragement.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only. All facts and statistics about Jemimah Rodrigues are based on publicly available sources as of October 2025. Career highlights, team affiliations, and personal details may change over time. For the latest updates, please refer to official cricket boards and trusted news outlets.
