A symphony of cricket and friendship: Jemimah Rodrigues, South Africa captain’s jamming video grabs netizens’ attention

The Indian women’s cricket team etched its name in history on Sunday, clinching its first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title with a memorable 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

While the triumph marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, another heartwarming story has been winning fans over online — a viral video featuring India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt.

The clip, reportedly recorded before the high-stakes final, shows Jemimah strumming her guitar as Laura sings along.

Both players, dressed in their Northern Superchargers jerseys from The Hundred, share a joyful and  musical moment.

Shared by Sky Sports Cricket on Instagram with the caption, “From jamming buddies to World Cup rivals. How talented are Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt?” — the video quickly went viral, drawing millions of views and a flood of fan reactions.

Fans React: ‘This is What Sport Is About’ The duet sparked mixed responses across social media.

Some users criticised the timing of the video, questioning whether it showed a lack of intensity before a World Cup final.

“Who plays music with the opposition before the final? India lacks killer instinct,” one comment read.

However, the overwhelming sentiment celebrated the gesture for its warmth and sportsmanship.

“This is beautiful. This is what sport is about.”

“Laura’s voice is as beautiful as her cover drive.”

“The best thing about women’s cricket is how everyone stays friends despite rivalries.”

On the field, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team delivered a performance for the ages. Batting first, India posted a commanding 298/7, the second-highest total in tournament history.

Shafali Verma led the charge with a brilliant 87, supported by Smriti Mandhana’s 45 in a 104-run opening stand. Deepti Sharma produced a stunning all-round display, scoring 55 and taking 5/39, earning her the Player of the Match award.

South Africa’s chase revolved around Laura Wolvaardt, who struck a classy 101 off 98 balls. After near misses in 2005 and 2017, India finally lifted the coveted trophy, joining Australia, England and New Zealand as Women’s World Cup champions a defining milestone for Indian cricket.