India’s batting sensation Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed a heartwarming message she acquired from Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland following India’s dramatic win within the Girls’s World Cup 2025 semifinal. Jemimah’s match-winning unbeaten 127 not solely powered India to the ultimate but additionally ended Australia’s 16-match successful streak within the match — a end result that introduced heartbreak to the defending champions.
Jemimah Rodrigues reveals Annabel Sutherland’s emotional message
Regardless of the emotional defeat, Sutherland displayed unbelievable sportsmanship and empathy, sending a message that deeply moved Jemimah. The Indian batter shared the story in a current video posted by the Delhi Capitals on Instagram, the place she recalled the second with seen admiration.
Jemimah, who shares the Delhi Capitals dressing room with Sutherland within the Girls’s Premier League (WPL), opened up concerning the Australian’s form phrases that got here shortly after the sport on the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30.
“After the sport, it was heartbreaking for them to lose a semi-final. I understand how a lot it means to Bellsy (Sutherland) and the way a lot she loves her cricket, though she doesn’t at all times present it,” Jemimah stated. “She messaged me saying, ‘The character you’ve proven all through this match has been excellent. You completely should personal that second tonight,’” stated Jemimah as quoted by HT.
The message, coming moments after one in all Australia’s most painful losses, left Jemimah humbled and emotional.
“I checked out that message and thought, what an individual! They’d simply suffered probably the most heartbreaking loss, but she nonetheless reached out to a buddy to encourage me, though we have been opponents at that second. I’ve mad respect for her,” she added.
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Friendship past rivalry
Jemimah and Sutherland have constructed a powerful friendship by way of their time collectively at Delhi Capitals, the place each gamers have been key contributors to the franchise’s success. Their camaraderie goes past competitors — one thing that was evident in Sutherland’s gesture.
Each gamers have been retained by Delhi Capitals for the 2026 WPL season, alongside Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, and Niki Prasad. Jemimah’s revelation of the message resonated with followers, who praised the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect between the 2 stars.
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This text was first printed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
