Indian Catholic Cricketer Thanks Jesus and Quotes Bible After Historic World Cup Performance

In what will be remembered as one of the most glorious nights in Indian cricket history, Jemimah Rodrigues led India to a record-breaking chase of 339 runs against Australia, the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history, and the first-ever 300-plus chase in a World Cup knockout across both men’s and women’s tournaments.

But when the world expected jubilation, Jemimah’s first response was one of humility and faith. “Firstly, I want to thank Jesus because I couldn’t do this on my own. I know He carried me through today,” she said after being named Player of the Match.

Throughout the intense innings, cameras caught Rodrigues talking to herself, seemingly drawing on something deeper than sheer determination. She later revealed what was happening in those quiet moments of focus: “Initially, while playing, I was talking to myself, but towards the end, I was quoting a Scripture from the Bible as I had lost energy and was tired. The Scripture says, ‘Stand still and God will fight for you’ (Exodus 14:14), and that’s what I did, I just stood there, and He fought for me.”

Her calm under pressure became the cornerstone of India’s stunning victory. Yet for Rodrigues, the triumph was never about personal glory. “Today was not about my 50 or my 100, it was about making India win,” she reflected. “I know I got a few chances, but I feel like God scripted everything at the right time. When we do things with the right intention, He always blesses.”

The path to this defining moment was far from easy. Jemimah openly spoke about the mental challenges she faced in the lead-up to the tournament. “It was really hard this last month,” she admitted. “I wasn’t in a good place mentally, but my teammates stood by me. I just had to show up, and God took care of everything.”

As India sealed the win, the night turned emotional. Jemimah fell to her knees in tears before looking up toward the stands, where her family, her father, and childhood coach, Ivan Rodrigues, and her mother were watching. Moments later, cameras captured a powerful image: Jemimah embracing her parents amid tears and cheers, a scene that moved millions.

Born to Mangalorean Catholic parents and raised in Bhandup, Mumbai, Jemimah’s cricket journey began on local grounds under her father’s guidance. Ivan, who started a girls’ cricket team at her school, nurtured both her talent and her faith. Those roots, faith, family, and perseverance, continue to shape the young star who now shines on the world stage.

“It still feels like a dream,” Jemimah said, smiling through tears. “I want to thank Jesus, my mom, dad, coach, and every single person who believed in me. None of this would have been possible without them, and without Him.”

For Jemimah Rodrigues, victory was not just about breaking records. It was about witnessing grace, on the field, in the fight, and in the faith that carried her through.