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during the second ODI between India and Ireland on Sunday (January 12), Jemimah Rodrigues He made headlines by scoring his first international century and celebrating it in a unique style that has since gone viral. In the match, held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Rodrigues shone with an impressive 102 runs off just 91 balls, helping India secure a resounding 116-run win and clinch the series with a 2-0 lead.
A historic achievement for Jemimah Rodrigues
Batting at number 4, rodrigues played a pivotal role in India’s innings, smashing 12 boundaries and forming a crucial 183-run third-wicket partnership with Harleen Deolwho contributed significantly with his own score of 89 runs. This partnership was instrumental in propelling India to a formidable total of 370/5, marking their highest score in ODI history. Rodrigues reached his century with a boundary on the second ball of the final over, and his joy was palpable as he celebrated by imitating playing a guitar with his bat. This playful gesture resonated with fans and players alike, earning him a standing ovation from his teammates.
Rodrigues’ celebration goes viral
The guitar celebration quickly became the talk of social media, with clips and images of the moment spreading quickly. Fans praised Rodrigues not only for his batting prowess but also for his infectious spirit and creativity as he celebrated such an important milestone.
JEMIMAH’S CELEBRATIONS AFTER SCORE HUNDREDS. 🌟
– The most special moments for Jemimah..!!!! 🥹 pic.twitter.com/XHz30CNjWD
– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 12, 2025
In his post-match interview, Rodrigues expressed his relief and excitement at finally achieving this personal milestone after several failures in previous matches. ““It has been a long wait to get these hundred.” she said. “I’m glad the team gave me a No. 4 spot and I was able to deliver.”
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Here is the video:
GUITAR CELEBRATION BY JEMIMAH RODRIGUES AFTER HIS SINGLE HUNDRED. 🎸 pic.twitter.com/7sn13YqEuL
-Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 12, 2025
Match summary
India set a daunting target for Ireland, who managed to score 254 runs and lose seven wickets in their innings. Despite a valiant effort by Ireland’s Coulter Reilly (80 off 113), they fell short against India’s formidable bowling attack led by Deepti Sharma, who took three wickets for 37 runs.
Brief scores: India 370-5 in 50 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 102, Harleen Deol 89, Smriti Mandhana 73) beat Ireland 254/7 in 50 overs (Coulter Reilly 80; Deepti Sharma 3/37, Priya Mishra 2/53) by 116 runs.
India takes a 2-0 lead in ODI series 🏏#women #cricket #Teamindia #INDVIRE #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/nzDDlWnZ42
— MujeresCricket.com (@MujeresCricketHQ) January 12, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
