Jemimah Rodrigues vs Harmanpreet Kaur - comparing their stats after 58 ODIs

Two of India's clutchest batters, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur, were at the front and center of arguably the side's most memorable win in their long and rich history. With the odds stacked against them, Team India pulled off one of the biggest upsets in women's cricket against seven-time champions Australia in the 2025 Women's World Cup semifinal in front of a packed home crowd in Navi Mumbai.

Chasing an improbable 339 for victory, Jemimah and Harmanpreet produced a partnership for the ages, adding 167 for the third wicket off 156 deliveries. The duo helped India achieve the highest successful run-chase in women's cricket history and advance to a third ODI World Cup final.

While the former finished unbeaten on 127 from 134 balls, the latter added another feather to her cap, come the big game, with an 88-ball 89. Needless to say, Harmanpreet is one of India's most accomplished ODI batters with 4,389 runs (third all-time among Indian cricketers) at an average of over 37, including seven centuries.

Meanwhile, Jemimah is slowly but surely becoming one of India's batting superstars in ODIs. The 25-year-old has played 58 ODIs in her seven-year international career.

With Harmanpreet at the sunset of her illustrious career, the onus will soon fall on Jemimah to carry the Indian middle-order.

On that note, it is worth deep-diving into where Jemimah Rodrigues stands in her ODI career compared to Harmanpreet Kaur at the same stage (after 58 matches).

#1 Overall Numbers

Harmanpreet Kaur began her ODI career in 2009 when India was still making their way up the ranks in women's cricket. She played his 58th ODI almost a decade back in 2016, two years before Jemimah Rodrigues began her 50-over career for India.

Despite their first 58 ODIs falling under different time frames, it is worthwhile analyzing how the duo stacks up in terms of overall batting numbers.

Jemimah Rodrigues vs Harmanpreet Kaur - Overall Numbers

Both right-handers amassed over 1,500 runs and eight half-centuries after their respective 58 ODIs. However, despite playing four more innings, Jemimah has over 200 runs more than Harmanpreet at the same stage.

Furthermore, her third and most famous century last night also has her one three-figure score ahead of her captain after 58 ODIs.

Edge: Jemimah Rodrigues

#2 Impact Numbers

Beyond the numbers and milestones, what sets Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues apart is their ability to produce impactful knocks time and again for India. While the overall statistics add value to a batter's credentials, it is the impact numbers, average, and strike rate that define them in white-ball cricket.

Furthermore, a batter's ability to deliver in team victories plays a vital role in determining their overall pedigree.

With that said, let us look at who fared better between Jemimah and Harmanpreet on these parameters.

Jemimah Rodrigues vs Harmanpreet Kaur - Impact Numbers

While Harmanpreet Kaur has turned into an ODI beast over the past decade, her first 58 ODIs were largely hit and miss. It is reflected by her modest overall average and strike rate of under 34 and 65.85, respectively.

Furthermore, the now-36-year-old did not make too much of an impact in Indian ODI wins, averaging under 32 at a strike rate of 67.84. On the contrary, Jemimah boasts excellent impact numbers with an overall average and strike rate of over 35 and 90, while also averaging an incredible 45.77 at a strike rate of 96.03 in Indian wins.

Edge: Jemimah Rodrigues

#3 World Cup numbers

At the time of an ODI World Cup, it is only fair that we look at Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur's batting numbers at the mega event after 58 ODIs. While the ongoing edition is the former's first appearance at an ODI World Cup, the veteran Harmanpreet was part of the 2009 and 2013 World Cups through her first 58 ODI games.

Jemimah Rodrigues vs Harmanpreet Kaur - World Cup numbers

The above numbers make it loud and clear that both batters rose to the occasion in the highest stakes event in the sport. Harmanpreet played 10 World Cup matches in her first 58 ODIs, averaging an impressive 39.80 at a strike rate of almost run-a-ball.

Yet, Jemimah upstages her current skipper once again, thanks to her extraordinary World Cup numbers with an average of 67 and a strike rate of over 106.

Edge: Jemimah Rodrigues

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Conclusion

To conclude, Jemimah Rodrigues is on a brilliant arc in ODIs, outshining one of India's legends, Harmanpreet Kaur, across categories after their respective first 58 matches. The duo will look to win India their maiden World Cup in women's cricket in the summit clash against South Africa.

Yet, irrespective of the outcome of that contest, Jemimah Rodrigues can more than hold her head high for her excellent record in ODIs, which surpasses even Harmanpreet Kaur's exploits at the same stage.

Winner: Jemimah Rodrigues

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Edited by Venkatesh Ravichandran