Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav has expressed admiration for Jemimah Rodrigues’ stellar performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. Playing for Delhi Capitals, Rodrigues delivered a match-winning knock against the Mumbai Indians, earning high praise from Yadav.
Surya Kumar Yadav praises Rodrigues’ “Jem” of a Knock
Rodrigues scored an impressive 69 runs off just 33 balls in the match held on Tuesday, March 5 in Arun Jaitley Stadium. Her explosive innings included eight fours and three sixes, helping the Capitals post a formidable total of 192 for 4. The Mumbai Indians, in response, could only manage 163 for 8, resulting in a 29-run victory for the Capitals.
In 5 matches in WPL 2024, Jemimah has scored 122 runs at an average of 40.66 and a strike rate of 169.44. The Capitals, in the meantime, strengthened their grip on top of the table with 8 points and a net run rate of +1.301.
The Capitals will next be up against Alyssa Healy’s UP Warriorz on Friday, March 8 to qualify directly for the final.
Yadav was particularly impressed with Rodrigues’ resilience. Despite falling cheaply in matches against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Gujarat Giants, Rodrigues bounced back with a vengeance. Yadav attributed Rodrigues’ success to her process and the good wishes from everyone around.
In a heartfelt note, Yadav wrote, “First few games she missed the opportunity but was very happy for her friends and other teammates who were doing well. Last night was definitely a byproduct of her process and good wishes from everyone around”.
First few games she missed the opportunity but was very happy for her friends and other teammates who were doing well. Last night was definitely a byproduct of her process and good wishes from everyone around. @JemiRodrigues 👏✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/OKjEO3FxM0
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) March 6, 2024
Rodrigues’ performance has not only strengthened the Capitals’ position at the top of the table but also earned her the Player of the Match award. In the five matches of WPL 2024, Rodrigues has scored 122 runs at an average of 40.66 and a strike rate of 169.44.
Yadav’s praise for Rodrigues is a testament to her talent and potential. Rodrigues’ performance in the WPL 2024 has been a key factor in the Capitals’ success, and her contributions will be crucial as the team aims to qualify directly for the final.
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