'Wasn’t sure if they would allow me to…': Jemimah Rodrigues’ savage dig after ending Australia's World Cup dream

Jemimah Rodrigues is quickly becoming the face of Indian women’s cricket, and her latest exploits have only strengthened that reputation. Jemimah Rodrigues played a key role in India’s first-ever ICC World Cup triumph earlier this month.

The 25-year-old star batter played a breathtaking unbeaten knock of 127 runs in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia, leading India to a record-breaking chase of 339. Rodrigues’ fearless innings not only shattered records but also took India to the finals.

Jemimah Rodrigues turns heads in WBBL after World Cup heroics

Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, the Indian women’s cricket team thrashed South Africa by 52 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 to lift their first-ever ICC title in Mumbai. Just a week after the historic triumph, Jemimah landed in Australia for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025.

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The Indian star is representing the Brisbane Heat in the ongoing WBBL 2025. Her arrival created an instant buzz, especially since she was the one who ended Australia’s World Cup dream.

Fans were thrilled to see Rodrigues back in action so soon, and the warm welcome she received showed how deeply her performance had impressed the world.

Wasn't sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border: Jemimah Rodrigues

Ahead of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 opener between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades on Sunday, November 9, Jemimah Rodrigues brought her fun side to the spotlight once again. The Indian star joked that she wasn’t sure if the country would even let her in after she ended their World Cup campaign back home.

In a video posted by the WBBL on its social media handle, Jemimah said, “Honestly, I wasn't sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border to come here after the semi-final, but honestly, everyone has been so warm and welcoming.”

She added, “Everyone is so happy in general for the growth of women's cricket that's happened because of that win; it is going to change massively, not just in India but all over the world.”

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The 25-year-old expressed how proud she felt seeing the impact of India’s World Cup win, believing it will change how the sport is viewed, not just in India but around the world.

Rodrigues signed off by saying, “Because we know it will change massively not just in India but across the world how women’s cricket is seen.”

🇮🇳 Jemimah Rodrigues jokes that she didn't think Australia would let her in the country after her incredible #CWC25 semifinal innings 😂

(via @7Cricket) #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/BfwNZgZquP

— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 9, 2025

Tough start for Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL 2025

Meanwhile, Rodrigues had a tough start to her Women’s Big Bash League 2025 campaign. Playing her first match of the season, she could score only 6 runs off 9 balls before getting out early.

Brisbane Heat struggled to put up a big total and managed just 133 runs in their innings. Rain interrupted the match at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, and the second innings was reduced to eight overs. Using the DLS method, the Melbourne Renegades were given a target of 66 runs.

The Renegades chased it down comfortably, winning the game by seven wickets against Heat.