Jemimah Rodrigues plays guitar well. And if India beats South Africa in the final, Sunil Gavaskar is ready to turn singer again

India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign has been nothing short of cinematic, full of grit, glory, and record-breaking moments. And at the heart of it all stands Jemimah Rodrigues, the young batter from Mumbai whose bat sings as beautifully as her guitar. After her unforgettable innings against Australia in the semi-final, she now has another exciting reason to smile, a promise from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar that might just make the celebrations even more musical.

What will Jemimah and Sunil Gavaskar do if India wins the World Cup?

India created history on Thursday (October 30) by defeating Australia in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai. The team successfully chased down a daunting target of 338 runs with nine balls to spare, the highest-ever run chase in the history of women’s ODIs. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a spectacular 124 runs, earning the Player of the Match award and guiding India into their first-ever Women’s World Cup final.


The match wasn’t just a victory on the scoreboard; it was a statement. India’s batting lineup showed remarkable composure, with Jemimah’s confident stroke play anchoring the innings. Her knock was packed with elegance and intent, as she became only the second player in Women’s World Cup history to score a century in a knockout match since 1973. She’s also the first-ever cricketer to score a hundred in a successful run chase in a knockout game and the first to achieve this feat against Australia in the tournament’s history.

But amid all the cricketing numbers and headlines, a heartwarming story emerged off the field. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, speaking to Sports Today, made a cheerful promise to Jemimah, one that has already captured fans’ imagination. The cricket legend said that if India goes on to lift the World Cup trophy against South Africa on November 2, he and Jemimah would perform a song together, with her playing the guitar and him lending his voice.

Gavaskar fondly recalled a previous occasion when they had performed together at the BCCI’s Naman Awards in 2024. The duo had joined a live band, Jemimah strumming the guitar while Gavaskar sang along. “We had a lot of fun that evening,” he said, adding that he would love to recreate that moment if India wins the final. “If she’s okay with it, we’ll sing again. She’ll play, and I’ll try to keep up,” he joked.

For Jemimah Rodrigues, music and cricket go hand in hand. Often seen playing her guitar in the dressing room or during downtime on tours, she uses music as a way to relax and express herself off the field. And now, as India prepares for the biggest game in its women’s cricket history, fans are hoping her next performance, both with the bat and maybe a guitar, ends in perfect harmony.

If India lifts the trophy on Sunday, it won’t just be a celebration of cricket; it’ll be a duet between two generations. For the unversed, the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa will take place on Sunday, November 2, at 3 PM (09:30 GMT) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India.