India’s 2025 ODI Women’s World Cup win didn’t just bring home a trophy — it changed the way the team looks at success. According to Jemimah Rodrigues, that title has only sharpened the squad’s appetite for more, especially with the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy on the horizon in 2027.
Speaking on JioHotstar’s Follow the Blues, Rodrigues opened up about what winning that World Cup actually did to the team’s mindset. She didn’t hold back on how much it changed things internally, even if the goals on paper remain the same.
“The More You Taste It, The More You Want It”
Rodrigues explained that once a team experiences life at the top, going back to anything less becomes hard to accept. As a result, the hunger within the squad hasn’t faded since the World Cup win — if anything, it’s grown stronger.
She also spoke about what the 2027 Champions Trophy means to her personally. Since it’s the first-ever edition of the tournament in women’s cricket, and her first time being part of it, she admitted the occasion carries extra weight. Still, she was quick to point out that her approach to the game won’t change because of it.
For Rodrigues, the mission stays the same regardless of the stage: win as a team, and let individual milestones take care of themselves. That mentality, she suggested, is what has kept India consistent over the past year.
A Big South Africa Tour Before the Trophy
Before India even gets to the Champions Trophy, there’s a packed multi-format tour of South Africa to get through. The Women in Blue will play seven matches in total across December, starting with a one-off Test in Gqeberha on December 9. From there, the team shifts into a three-match ODI series beginning December 16, followed by three T20Is starting December 26.
Rodrigues described this tour as a genuine test for the squad, largely because South Africa has been playing some of their best cricket lately. The two sides have faced off frequently in recent times, and that rivalry, in her view, has only made both teams sharper.
She pointed out that with two of the world’s strongest teams going head-to-head, the series is shaping up to be a serious challenge — and one the squad is looking forward to rather than dreading.
Here’s the Quick Breakdown
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| South Africa Tour | 1 Test, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is (December) |
| Test Match | Gqeberha, starts December 9 |
| ODI Series | Begins December 16 |
| T20I Series | Begins December 26 |
| ICC Women’s Champions Trophy | Debut edition, February 2027 |
Injury Setback in The Hundred, But Still Impactful
Away from the international setup, Rodrigues also had a stint in The Hundred 2026 with Southern Brave. Unfortunately, a hamstring injury cut her campaign short. Even so, she managed to leave her mark before that happened, delivering two Player of the Match performances that helped push Southern Brave into the playoffs.
Notably, Rodrigues had joined Southern Brave as a direct signing worth £60,000, roughly $80,000. Given the impact she made in a limited run, that fee looks like it was money well spent.
What This Means Going Forward
Between the South Africa tour and the debut Champions Trophy, India’s women’s team has a demanding few months ahead. But if Rodrigues’ comments are anything to go by, the squad isn’t just preparing for these events — they’re using last year’s World Cup win as fuel to chase even more.
For a team that’s tasted the top once, the message seems clear: this is only the beginning.
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