Emotional Victory: Rodrigues Lifts India to Women’s World Cup 2025 Glory

For Rodrigues, this victory was deeply personal. After enduring painful collapses in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and T20 World Cups, she was determined to change the narrative. When Harmanpreet Kaur fell after a significant partnership in the World Cup semifinal, India still needed 113 runs to win, and the tension was high.

Despite exhaustion and pressure, Rodrigues anchored the chase with remarkable resilience, battling cramps and fatigue. Promoted to No. 3 unexpectedly, she received crucial support from teammates Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Amanjot Kaur. As wickets tumbled, Rodrigues remained composed, playing not just for herself but for her injured teammate and millions of hopeful fans following every moment through cricket live scores.

When the winning runs were struck, she collapsed to her knees in tears, embraced by teammates who understood the emotional weight of the moment. After the match, Rodrigues opened up about her struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, revealing she often cried before games but found strength in her family, friends, and faith.

Just a few years ago, she was dropped from the national team, but her return in 2025 was marked by determination and maturity. Her performance symbolised India’s resurgence in women’s cricket. Instead of celebrating her own achievements, she focused on the team’s success, often reflecting on what would truly make her happy.

This semifinal win was a culmination of years of perseverance, with Rodrigues' knock destined to be remembered as one of the most iconic in Women’s World Cup history, representing not just skill but spirit. As the crowd cheered and millions watched, the screen flashed what she had longed to see: “INDIA WINS.”