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Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues is a dynamic Indian cricketer known for her fearless batting, youthful energy, and inspiring journey from Mumbai’s maidans to the international stage.
Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues is a prominent Indian women’s cricketer known for her elegant batting and match-winning performances. She plays for the India women’s national cricket team and represents Mumbai in domestic cricket. Jemimah has been part of multiple major global tournaments, including the ICC Women’s World Cup, where she played a key role in 2025.
Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues was born on 5 September 2000 in Bhandup, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She comes from a supportive family and is the daughter of Ivan Rodrigues and Lavita Rodrigues. Jemimah grew up alongside her two brothers, Enoch and Eli, in an environment that encouraged sports and discipline from an early age.
She completed her schooling at St. Joseph’s Convent High School in Mumbai and later pursued higher education at Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce. From childhood, Jemimah showed exceptional interest in sports. She began playing cricket at just four years old under the guidance and coaching of her father, who played a crucial role in shaping her early foundation in the game.
Apart from cricket, she was actively involved in multiple sports during her growing years. Jemimah played basketball and football and even represented Maharashtra in junior-level hockey before eventually choosing cricket as her primary career path.
As her fame grew, Jemimah also faced several off-field challenges. She has spoken openly about dealing with social-media trolling and the mental pressure that comes with professional sport, highlighting her strength and maturity beyond the cricket field.
Jemimah started her competitive career early, playing for Maharashtra’s under-19 team as a 13-year-old.
In 2017, she delivered standout performances at junior level, including:
178 runs off 142 balls against Gujarat.
A double century (202 runs) vs Saurashtra in a 50-over match — making her only the second Indian woman after Smriti Mandhana to achieve this feat in junior cricket.
She was awarded the Jagmohan Dalmiya Award for Best Domestic Junior Women’s Cricketer by the BCCI in 2018.
T20 International (WT20I) debut: 13 February 2018 vs South Africa Women.
ODI debut: 12 March 2018 vs Australia Women.
Jemimah scored her first international half-century in a T20I match against Australia in Mumbai in March 2018.
She became a leading run-getter for India in the WT20I series against Sri Lanka in September 2018.
She has been part of major ICC events including the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 (2018), and was instrumental in India’s 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign — notably scoring an unbeaten 127 runs in the semi-finals to guide India into the finals.
Instagram: @jemimahrodrigues
— public profile with millions of followers where she shares moments from her cricket journey and personal life.