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Jemimah's Cheeky Border Banter: Was Australia Still Mad After WC Win?

Jemimah Rodrigues brought her signature humor to the WBBL after India's World Cup triumph. She joked about whether Australia would let her in following their semi-final defeat. The Indian star received a warm welcome despite the recent competitive history. Her Brisbane Heat debut ended in a rain-affected loss against Melbourne Renegades.

Key Points: Jemimah Rodrigues Jokes About Australia Entry After WC Win

  • India defeated Australia in World Cup semi-final before winning maiden ICC trophy
  • Jemimah joined Brisbane Heat just one week after historic WC victory
  • Her humorous border comment highlighted warm Australian welcome despite recent loss
  • Brisbane Heat suffered opening WBBL defeat in rain-affected match against Renegades
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WBBL: Wasn't sure if I would be allowed to cross the border: Jemimah's cheeky take on flying to Australia after WC win

Indian cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues shares hilarious take on joining Brisbane Heat after beating Australia in World Cup semi-final. WBBL 2025 update.

"I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border to come here after the semi-finals - Jemimah Rodrigues"

Brisbane, Nov 9

Jemimah Rodrigues gave a hilarious response when asked how the team welcomed her when she joined the Brisbane Heat's squad for the Women's Big Bash League that commenced here at the Allan Border Field on Sunday.

India beat Australia in the World Cup semi-final to book a spot in the summit clash against South Africa. The Women in Blue went on to beat the Proteas by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to win their maiden ICC trophy.

Jemimah, who lifted the Women's Cricket World Cup with Team India exactly a week ago, flew to Australia to join the Brisbane Heat's squad for the 2025 edition of the tournament and played the opening game against the Renegades.

On the sidelines, she was asked about her journey and whether she had settled in by the broadcasters 7Cricket. The 25-year-old's delightful tongue-in-cheek humour caught attention as

She said, "I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border to come here after the semi-finals, but honestly, everyone's been so warm and welcoming, and everyone is just so happy in general for the growth of women's cricket has happened because of that win because we know it's going to change massively not just in India but all over the world."

Jemimah's start to her 2025 WBBL campaign wasn't memorable, as the Brisbane Heat suffered a loss in their first game, with the No. 3 batter scoring just six runs off nine deliveries. In a rain-marred affair, the Heat managed to score just 133 runs in 20 overs, losing all 10 of their wickets.

With the second innings being reduced to eight overs due to rain, the Renegades were set a revised target of 66 runs as per the DLS method.

They started on a sluggish note and lost three wickets in the first two overs, but Courtney Webb's 34 not out and skipper Georgia Wareham's unbeaten 16 helped the Renegades cross the line and win the first match.

- IANS

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Rohit P
That World Cup win has really changed the game for women's cricket. Jemimah is right - this victory will inspire millions of young girls across India to take up sports seriously. What a time to be alive!
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Michael C
As an Australian cricket fan, I must say we respect good cricket regardless of nationality. Jemimah is a fantastic player and her humor shows great sportsmanship. Looking forward to seeing her perform in WBBL!
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Ananya R
Don't worry about the first match performance, Jemimah! Every champion has off days. The way she handled the pressure in World Cup shows her true class. She'll bounce back stronger 💪
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Sarah B
This is why I love cricket - the camaraderie between players from different countries. Despite the competitive semi-final, the Australian team and fans are welcoming Indian players. Beautiful spirit of the game!
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Vikram M
Honestly, I feel our players are playing too much cricket. Jemimah just won the World Cup and immediately had to fly for WBBL. BCCI should manage player workload better to prevent burnout.

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