Overview
- Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 in the semifinal powered India’s record 339 chase against Australia and snapped their 15‑match Women’s ODI World Cup streak.
- India went on to win the World Cup final, elevating the impact of Rodrigues’ knockout performance on home soil.
- Post‑match, the 25‑year‑old said she had been struggling with anxiety and “cried almost every day,” drawing national praise and widening conversation on athlete welfare.
- Industry analysts forecast her endorsement fees could rise by up to 100% if she sustains form and visibility, noting a path toward bigger, non‑sports categories.
- Former players credited head coach Amol Muzumdar’s selection calls—benching her earlier and elevating her to No. 3 before the semi‑final—as key to her resurgence.