"I will sing..."- Sunil Gavaskar makes memorable promise to Jemimah Rodrigues if India wins Women's World Cup 2025

The former Indian captain, Sunil Gavaskar, has made a special promise of a musical duet to the best performer of the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The right-handed batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, smashed a century of 127 runs in 134 balls, helping the Women in Blue secure their spot in the final alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

Gavaskar, during an interaction on Sports Tak, suggested that if Jemimah Rodrigues is okay with it, he would sing a song with the batter on the guitar if India wins the World Cup against South Africa in the final on November 2 at the same venue. It will be the third final of the Blue Brigade after 2005 and 2017.

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"If India wins the World Cup, she and I, if she's okay with it, will sing a song together. She'll have her guitar, and I'll sing along. We actually did that once at one of the BCCI awards a couple of years back. There was a band playing, and we just decided to join in. She was on the guitar, and I sang with my whatever voice I have.” Gavaskar expressed on Sports Tak.

Gavaskar's 'Condition' to Jemimah: Singing Duet If India Wins Women's World Cup Final

In the WWC 2025 semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, the Australia Women's Cricket Team was bundled out for 338 runs in 49.5 overs by the Indian bowlers. This total was fueled by their left-handed opening batter, Phoebe Litchfield, who clubbed a sensational Litchfield century of 119 runs in 93 balls (17 boundaries, three sixes, SR: 127.96).

Middle-order batter Ashleigh Gardner provided late fireworks, smacking 63 runs in 45 balls (four boundaries, four sixes, SR: 140.00). This dominant Australia innings set the stage for India's record chase.

“But if India wins, I would love to do it again, if she is happy to do that, happy to do that with an old man. I am all for it.” Gavaskar promised in the same discussion. In the chase, along with Rodrigues, captain Harmanpreet Kaur also nailed a fine knock of 89 runs in 88 balls at a strike rate of over 100.

India completed the chase by five wickets with nine balls to spare. Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh also contributed with tiny knocks. They will hope to end the drought in the third meeting in the World Cup final.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Gavaskar’s condition for singing with Jemimah Rodrigues?

Gavaskar promised a musical duet (singing while she plays guitar) if Team India wins the ODI World Cup Final against South Africa.

2. What was Jemimah Rodrigues' performance in the semi-final?

Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a match-winning 127 runs (a century) in the semi-final against Australia, securing India's spot in the final.

3. Who were Australia's top scorers in the semi-final innings?

Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 runs (a century), and Ashleigh Gardner hit 63 runs, setting a total of 338.

4. What is the significance of India reaching the final?

The Women in Blue are playing their third World Cup Final (after 2005 and 2017) and are aiming for their maiden ODI World Cup title.