India, Oct. 31 -- Jemimah Rodrigues has played a knock for the ages, which has drawn her praises from all corners of the cricketing world. She stood tall against the fierce Aussie side in the high-stakes Women's ODI World Cup semifinal. The 25-year-old produced a breathtaking 127* in a 339-run chase, guiding India to victory at her home ground, DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It was a night to remember as India created history, eliminating Australia from the tournament in dramatic fashion.

The young batter silenced her critics with a breathtaking performance on the grandest stage, finally securing the place she had been striving for over the past few years after enduring a period of uncertainty and challenges. She made her international...