Lanning lauded Rodrigues’ ability to stay calm and composed in the high-pressure game.
“I wanted Australia to win that game, to see Jemi perform like she did was really impressive, under a lot of pressure, for a number of different reasons,” Lanning said.
“But to be able to, on that stage, hold your nerve and guide the team home, not just get to the 100 and then leave it to other players. She took that responsibility and made sure she was there at the end.”