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Jemi Rodrigues Hits 2500 T20I Runs: India's Newest Elite Batter
21 Feb
Summary
- Jemimah Rodrigues surpassed 2500 runs in T20 Internationals.
- She is the fourth Indian woman to achieve this milestone.
- The series decider saw other records broken by Indian players.
Jemimah Rodrigues achieved a significant career milestone on February 21, 2026, by completing 2500 runs in T20 Internationals. She reached this landmark during the final T20I against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Rodrigues is now the fourth Indian woman to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Shafali Verma.
The series has been marked by other historic achievements. Harmanpreet Kaur became the most-capped international player in women's cricket on February 19, 2026. Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry also reached a personal milestone, making her 350th international appearance. The final match was poised with India's opening batters in strong form.
The preceding matches of the series saw India secure a win in the first T20I due to a DLS calculation, while Australia fought back to level the series in the second match. The deciding game commenced with India opting to bat and reaching 101/1 in 12 overs.
