India, Oct. 31 -- Jemimah Rodrigues played one of the greatest white-ball knocks in the history of women's cricket as India upstaged Australia to enter the Women's World Cup 2025 final. The right-hander's unbeaten 127-run knock off 134 balls helped the hosts chase down a daunting total of 339 in front of a sold-out stadium against the seven-time champions, Australia. The enormity of the achievement was such that Jemimah failed to control her tears as she broke down, only to be consoled by her teammates.

Jemimah, who was adjudged Player of the Match for her vital knock, was candid during the post-match interaction, opening up about her battle with anxiety and how the support of her teammates has kept her going throughout the ongoing eight...