Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix in the Women’s Hundred 2026 to strengthen their season lead. Following the match, a scene on the field captured the attention of fans on social media. Indian batsman Jemimah Rodrigues and Pakistan national team captain Fatima Sana embraced and chatted after the match.

The Hundred 2026: Video of Jemimah Rodrigues and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana goes viral after Southern Brave’s win

Match status and player performance

Batting first, Southern Brave posted a strong total. Maya Boucher contributed 45 runs and Lizelle Lee 43 runs for the team. Jemimah Rodrigues, who came in the middle order, then played a quick innings of 28 runs not out off 18 balls to take the team to a competitive score. Jemimah also took a catch while fielding. Jemimah Rodrigues is in excellent form in the 2026 season of The Hundred, scoring 106 runs in 4 matches at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 134.17. Earlier, she was also the Player of the Match against MI London.

Meanwhile, Fatima Sana, playing for Birmingham Phoenix, had a challenging match. She conceded 33 runs in her 15-ball spell and found no success. Chasing the target, she remained unbeaten on 5, but her team was unable to achieve the target.

Discussion on sportsmanship on the field

Amid the political tensions between the two neighboring countries and the recent on-field brawls, this moment has been widely discussed. Sports fans have shared the video on social media, praising the sportsmanship of both athletes.

“Competition on the field is fine, but the respect and goodwill between players after the game is what reflects the essence of the game.”
— Sports analyst, commenting on social media discussion

With this win, Southern Brave has strengthened its position in the points table. Jemimah Rodrigues’ excellent form is expected to give the team an edge in the upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.