Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket after the exhilaration of the World Cup victory was subdued, as the Indian batting star scored only six runs in Brisbane Heat’s seven-wicket defeat against Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League on Sunday.

Rodrigues, playing her first match since India’s historic ODI World Cup win last week, appeared eager to make an impact but was dismissed after facing nine balls, edging Alice Capsey to Deandra Dottin at backward point.

Despite Rodrigues’ quiet return, her presence added significant star power to the match.

Brisbane Heat posted a video on their X handle, showing a smiling Jemimah making her way to the pitch, saying, “I am here in Brisbane, can you believe it, very excited for today, let’s go."

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