Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Following India's semifinal spot sealing victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's World Cup, former Indian skipper Mithali Raj hailed batter Jemimah Rodrigues for her crucial knock, calling it a "test of character". The ex-Indian skipper hailed the youngster for her "confident, fluent and expressive" knock.

After missing the clash against England, Jemimah walked down to the crease at number three, aiming to match Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run partnership in brutality. She did just that, scoring a free-flowing 55-ball 76, with 11 fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of 138.18, powering India to 340/3, which proved to be a match-winning total.

Speaking during the 'Cricket Live', JioStar expert Mithali termed Jemimah's entry

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