WPL 2024: Jemimah Rodrigues Dazzles With Captivating Strokeplay In Delhi Capitals’ Homecoming
Arun Jaitley Stadium: As the Delhi Capitals prepared to play their first match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a gust of cold wind swept the area, creating a chilly ambiance. A security personnel thought a windstorm was on its way,
Arun Jaitley Stadium: As the Delhi Capitals prepared to play their first match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a gust of cold wind swept the area, creating a chilly ambiance. A security personnel thought a windstorm was on its way, but reckoned ‘will it come, that time will tell’.
Unbeknownst to the knowledgeable security personnel, a storm was about to unleash on the stadium, guided by none other than Jemimah Rodrigues, a standout player for the hosts to kick off their home leg in style.
Jemimah was aggressive, yet inventive with her unbeaten 69 off 33 balls, helping Delhi achieve their third 170+ score this season. She hit eight fours and three sixes at a strike-rate of 209, showcasing captivating shots over point and using the 46m off-side boundary effectively.
Jemimah struggled with the bat in Bengaluru before Tuesday’s game, but excelled in entertaining and spreading positivity on the field. In Delhi, she showcased incredible strokeplay with precise timing and placement, using the crease effectively and exhibiting proactive footwork to leave the sparse crowd enthralled.
Before her, captain Meg Lanning graced the 22 yards with her characteristic surgical precision in executing punch, drive, and cut through the off-side square to amass 53 runs off 38 balls, marking her third fifty of the current season.
When the captain got out, Jemimah had already joined Meg at the crease and was at run-a-ball eight. With five overs remaining, Delhi were 123/3 and Jemimah was on 13 off 14 balls. The situation called for someone to step up and deliver powerful hits, ensuring that Delhi set a challenging target that would keep Mumbai under constant pressure in their chase.
