Jemimah Rodrigues discusses pressure of India-Pakistan rivalry before T20 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues addressed the unique pressure of facing Pakistan ahead of India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener on June 14 at Edgbaston. She shared insights about the significance of the rivalry, noting that the feeling extends beyond the pitch, with even her building watchman expressing the sentiment to not lose to Pakistan. India leads the T20I head-to-head against Pakistan 13-3, but Pakistan has won two out of three T20 World Cup matches between the two teams. Despite the rivalry, Rodrigues emphasized the team's focus on winning the tournament for the first time, supported by head coach Amol Muzumdar's vision and preparation.
- •India faces Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup opener on June 14.
- •India has a 13-3 T20I head-to-head advantage over Pakistan.
- •Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the intense pressure of the rivalry.
- •Team's focus remains on winning the tournament, not just the rival match.
- •Head coach Amol Muzumdar emphasizes a calm approach against Pakistan's bowling.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — 'Don't lose to Pakistan': Jemimah Rodrigues opens up on facing rivals ahead of India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener
"With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup underway, Indian batting maestro Jemimah Rodrigues has one big declaration before India Women get ready for their first match against old rivals Pakistan.
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