Beth Mooney Responds to Jemimah Rodrigues' Quip
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues playfully expressed concern about entering Australia after India’s victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. Rodrigues, who scored an unbeaten 127 to secure India’s place in the final, joked about whether Australia would allow her to cross the border when she arrived for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
“I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semi-finals.”
Mooney’s Humorous Reply
Australian cricketer Beth Mooney responded with self-deprecating humor during a match between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers. She referenced Rodrigues’ comment while sharing her own perspective on returning to Australia after the loss.
“We heard Jemi say earlier that she was worried they weren’t going to let her in the country because they beat us, but I actually thought they weren’t going to let us back in for losing. Thankfully, immigration let me in.”
Key Semi-final Moments
India chased down Australia’s total of 338 runs, largely thanks to Rodrigues’ crucial innings. After losing opener Shafali Verma early, India stabilized with a 46-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Rodrigues, followed by a 167-run stand between Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Partnerships Details
- 46 runs - Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues
- 167 runs - Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur
Author's summary: Beth Mooney humorously addressed fears about visa re-entry after Australia's World Cup semi-final loss to India, highlighting the standout performances that shaped the match.