When India's Superwoman Jemimah Rodrigues' delightful anecdote left MS Dhoni impressed

Jemimah Rodrigues has set the cricketing world abuzz with her breathtaking 127* innings that powered India into the finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Chasing a daunting 339-run target against Australia, the 25-year-old star led a sensational comeback at home. The victory not only broke Australian hearts but also united fans across the globe in admiration for the Indian vice-captain’s grit and elegance.

When Dhoni Asked About Her Bat

Amid the celebrations, Rodrigues shared a delightful anecdote from a recent chat on Mashable India’s The Bombay Journey. At an event where both the men’s and women’s teams were present, she met the legend himself, MS Dhoni.

“He just asked me the weight of my bat,” she recalled with a smile. “I said 1200 grams. He was surprised he said, You use a heavier bat than me!”

Rodrigues couldn’t stop gushing about the ‘Thala’ factor: “He’s so humble and down-to-earth. You don’t feel like you’re talking to MS Dhoni, the icon. He makes you feel at ease, like you’ve known him forever.”

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A Star Who Inspires

From scripting history with the bat to earning praise from the GOAT himself, Jemimah Rodrigues continues to inspire a new generation, proving that her charm off the field matches her brilliance on it.

As India’s women’s team will meet South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final on Sunday (November 2nd), fans will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues delivers another match-winning performance on the big day.