Navi Mumbai, Oct 30 (UNI) There are innings that glitter, and there are those that gleam quietly — like a gem polished by pressure. Jemimah Rodrigues’ hundred against defending champions Australia Women at the DY Patil Sports Academy tonight belonged firmly to the latter category — an innings of poise, precision and a quiet defiance that seemed to whisper rather than shout: “I belong here.”

Dropped from the side earlier in the tournament, dismissed first ball in the opener — few would have predicted this renaissance. But batting at No. 3 in the biggest match of her career, Jemimah turned adversity into artistry. Her century came with a simple push off Megan Schutt, followed by a jog, a word with Richa Ghosh, and no theatrics. The celebration was subdued; the statement, deafening.

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