Jemimah Rodrigues, the Delhi Capitals batter, has garnered attention for her exceptional performance in the Women’s Premier League 2024. Her unbeaten knock of 96* runs against the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has drawn praise from fans and experts alike.
In a post-match interview with Espn Cricinfo, Rodrigues expressed her admiration for Virat Kohli, stating, “I really look up to Kohli because we have similar batting positions, the way he goes about the game, runs well, intent – even if he hits sixes, he hits in gaps – so if he hits well then it’s either 2 or 4 or 6 – that is what I try as well.”
Her innings, comprising eight boundaries and three maximums, was instrumental in guiding Delhi Capitals to a competitive total of 192/4, supported by skipper Meg Lanning’s 53.
Despite Mumbai Indians’ efforts, they fell short in their chase of 193 runs. Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey made early breakthroughs, dismissing key batters. Although Hayley Matthews and Harmanpreet Kaur showcased some impressive shots, Mumbai Indians couldn’t maintain the momentum. Jess Jonassen’s crucial wicket of Matthews and Titas Sadhu‘s dismissal of Amelia Kerr further dented Mumbai’s hopes. Amanjot Kaur and S Sajana contributed with brisk knocks, but it wasn’t enough as Mumbai Indians suffered a 29-run defeat against Delhi Capitals.
With this victory, Delhi Capitals are currently at the top of the points table and are set to face UP Warriorz on March 08 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Rodrigues’ stellar performance and her admiration for Kohli highlight the depth of talent and inspiration in the world of cricket, setting the stage for more exciting encounters in the Women’s Premier League and beyond.
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