Smriti Mandhana, born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai, India, is a prominent cricketer renowned for her prowess in women’s cricket. A left-handed opening batter, Mandhana made her debut for the Indian national team at the age of 16. Known for her elegant stroke play and aggressive batting, she quickly rose to prominence in international cricket. Mandhana has played a pivotal role in India’s women’s cricket, contributing significantly to numerous victories. Her impressive performances have earned her accolades and recognition, making her a role model for aspiring cricketers. Beyond the cricket field, Mandhana is celebrated for her commitment to women’s sports and empowerment.
Reading, listening to music, calligraphy, dancing (specifically Zumba)
Films
“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Lagaan”, “Queen”
Colour
Blue
Perfume
Not publicly known
Director
Not publicly known
Holiday Destinations
Maldives, New Zealand
Likes
Spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading, watching movies, learning new things
Smriti Mandhana Relationship Journey
Affair
Palash Muchhal
Smriti Mandhana Career Journey
Year
Event
2013
International debut for India Women’s Cricket Team
2018
Named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year
2018
Signed with Hobart Hurricanes for Women’s Big Bash League
2018
Named in ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year
2019
Signed with Western Storm for Women’s Cricket Super League
2021
Appointed as captain of Indian women’s ODI team
Smriti Mandhana Career Statistics
Year
Event
Achievement
August 2014
Test Debut against England
Played a crucial role in India’s victory, scoring 22 and 51 in the first and second innings, forming a partnership of 76 with Thirush Kamini.
2016
Second ODI against Australia
Scored maiden international century (102 off 109 balls), earning a place in the ICC Women’s Team of the Year 2016.
2017
Women’s Cricket World Cup
Contributed significantly, scoring 90 against England and a century against West Indies; India reached the final but lost to England.
2017
Setback due to ACL rupture
Faced an anterior cruciate ligament rupture but returned for the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
February 2019
Fastest fifty for India in Women’s T20Is
Scored the fastest fifty for India in Women’s T20Is.
2019
Appointed as captain of India’s Women T20I squad
Recognized for leadership skills; became the youngest T20I captain for India.
2019
CEAT International Cricket Awards
Awarded the International Woman Cricketer of the Year.
November 2019
Third-fastest to score 2,000 runs in WODIs
Achieved the milestone of being the third-fastest to score 2,000 runs in WODIs.
2020
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Continued her journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
2021
Test Century against Australia
Scored her first century in Test cricket against Australia, becoming the first Indian female cricketer with centuries in both ODIs and Tests in Australia.
2022
Women’s Cricket World Cup & Commonwealth Games
Named in India’s squad for the Women’s Cricket World Cup and vice-captain for the Commonwealth Games, winning a gold medal.
Smriti Mandhana Income
Source of Income
Estimated Amount
BCCI Grade A Contract
₹50 lakh/year
Women’s Premier League (WPL) Contract
₹3.4 crore for WPL 2023
Match Fees
Varies based on format and performance
Brand Endorsements
Estimates vary, but can be significant
Other Leagues
Earnings vary based on league and performance
Total Estimated Income
₹3.9 – 4.5 crore/year (approximately)
Frequently Asked Question’s
How old is Smriti Mandhana?
Smriti Mandhana’s age is 26 years, 11 months, 20 days old. He is Born July 18, 1996.
