Smriti Mandhana: World Cup Glory and the Rise of a Cricket Icon

Smriti Mandhana was central to India’s landmark triumph at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, finishing as India’s leading run-scorer and second overall in tournament tallies. Her steady presence at the top of the order helped India overcome South Africa in the final and secure the nation’s first ODI World Cup crown. The win delivered both acclaim and substantial financial rewards, including a team prize of INR 40 crore and an additional BCCI bonus of Rs 51 crore shared among the squad.

Mandhana’s income streams span match fees and contractual retainers: Rs 15 lakh per Test, Rs 6 lakh per ODI and Rs 3 lakh per T20I, along with a Grade A BCCI central contract that comes with a Rs 50 lakh yearly retainer. In the Women’s Premier League she was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 3.4 crore, putting her among the highest-paid women in the sport globally.

Off the field, Mandhana is a sought-after ambassador. She represents brands such as Hyundai, Hero Motocorp, Red Bull, Nike, Garnier, Mastercard and UNICEF India, with endorsement deals reportedly worth between Rs 75 lakh and Rs 1.5 crore each. Her personal base is in Sangli, Maharashtra, and she also owns properties in Mumbai and Delhi. Locally, she operates the SM-18 Sports Cafe, adding an entrepreneurial chapter to her public life.

Known as a car enthusiast who prefers sensible choices over ostentation, she drives a Range Rover Evoque valued at around Rs 70 lakh and has been generous in gifting vehicles to family members. After the World Cup triumph her estimated net worth sits near INR 34 crore, underscoring her standing as one of the sport’s most successful and influential women.