[Watch] Clueless Jemimah Rodrigues Gets Cleaned Up In Disastrous 100-All Out vs Australia

Rodrigues Falls To Kim Garth's Stunning Delivery (Source:@hotstar, screengrab)

In the ongoing first ODI between India Women and Australia Women at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, the Indian team has faced a fierce onslaught from the Australian bowlers. Earlier in the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first, but this decision was proved wrong in no time. As India’s hope to start good received a heavy blow when opening batter Smriti Mandhana was dismissed early, and things went downhill for the visitors from thereon.

The Indian top-order and middle order collapsed like pack of cards with no significant contribution from any player. And things went from bad to worse when Jemimah Rodrigues departed without contributing much. 

Garth Outfoxes Jemimah Rodrigues With Stellar Delivery 

The incident occured in the 27th over when Jemimah Rodrigues was dismissed for 23 runs off 43 balls. Rodrigues was at the crease, trying to rebuild India’s innings, but her resistance was cut short by a superb delivery from Australia’s Kim Garth.

Kim Garth bowling from over the wicket, delivered a good-length ball on the off-stump line that seemed to go straight through with the arm. Rodrigues, caught in two minds whether to play the delivery on the front foot or back foot, was left stranded. The ball sneaked through her defenses and shattered the top of the off-stump.

It was a perfect delivery with pace, accuracy, and subtle movement. Rodrigues was left shocked, with no answer to the peach of a delivery. At the time of writing, India are reeling at 100 for 9 in 33.2 overs. 

At this stage, Australia’s bowlers have completely dominated the Indian batting lineup, with India’s top-order failing to make any significant contributions. The pressure has mounted up, and India have no answer to Australian bowlers.

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