In an exciting match during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on February 28, the Delhi Capitals (DC) took on the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The star of the day was Jemimah Rodrigues, who won hearts by paying homage to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Jemimah recreated Khan’s famous pose, where he dramatically spreads his arms, a gesture familiar to fans of his films.
Teammate Jess Jonassen joined in on the fun, adding to the lively atmosphere with her own version of the celebration. This playful moment brought together the worlds of cricket and Bollywood, making it a cherished highlight of the match. The clip quickly spread across social media, with fans sharing their admiration for Jemimah’s tribute.
During the game, Jemimah also entertained the crowd with the floss dance move. Some fans even joined her, adding to the festive spirit. For those who aren’t familiar, the floss is a trendy dance where you swing your arms from back to front, reminiscent of using dental floss. It’s a popular way to show excitement, especially in sports.
After the match, during the presentation ceremony, Jemimah expressed her joy, saying, “It was about time I did it. You can’t have a WPL season without my floss! The crowd was so lively today, and their energy really pumped me up. It was adorable to see fans trying to copy my dance.”
The Delhi Capitals, under the leadership of Meg Lanning, enjoyed a remarkable day, triumphing over the Mumbai Indians by nine wickets. With this victory, they climbed to the top of the table, boasting eight points and a net run rate of 0.201 after winning four of their six games. Jemimah contributed to the team’s success, scoring 15 runs off 10 balls as DC easily chased down the target of 124 with 33 balls remaining.
