[2] Jemimah Rodrigues was born to Mangalorean Christian parents, she was brought up in Bhandup, Mumbai, India along with her two brothers, Enoch and Eli.

Her family moved to Bandra West at a very young age to afford the children better sports facilities.

[5][6] Rodrigues studied at St. Joseph's Convent High School, Mumbai and later at Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce.

[13] In October 2018, she was named in India's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.

[17] In October 2018, looking at her striking achievements, Rodrigues was signed by a Sports Marketing firm Baseline Ventures, having to manage all her commercial interests.

She excelled with the bat, averaging 41.50 and also posting the highest score of the women's Hundred with 92* against Welsh Fire.

[24] In August 2022, she won the silver medal with India's team at inaugural women's cricket tournament at the Commonwealth Games.

[25][26] In the inaugural edition of Women's Premier League in 2023, she was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a sum of INR 2.20 Crore.

Khar Gymkhana stated that religious activities are prohibited as per its bye-laws, and Ivan Rodrigues was accused of repeatedly using the venue for such purposes.