Smriti Mandhana led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first WPL championship in 2024 and tops the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings in 2026.
At the forefront of Indian women’s cricket, Mandhana guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their historic Women’s Premier League title in 2024. Maintaining peak form across all surfaces, she currently holds the number-one position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Her outstanding on-field contributions have cemented her status among the wealthiest Indian female cricketers. In the Women’s Premier League, Mandhana, RCB’s left-handed skipper, commanded the highest bid in the 2023 auction—INR 3.4 crore—setting a new WPL record. Beyond domestic leagues, she has featured in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League and England’s The Hundred, reportedly earning around INR 3 lakh per WBBL season and USD $75,000 per Hundred season. Mandhana is a Grade A centrally contracted player with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Under this agreement, she receives an annual retainer fee of INR 50 lakh. She also earns match-specific fees: INR 15 lakh for Test matches, INR 6 lakh for One-Day Internationals, and INR 3 lakh for Twenty20 Internationals. Since her debut in 2013, Mandhana’s reliability has ensured her inclusion among the top tier of BCCI’s women’s contract categories. Top 10 highest-paid cricketers by their National Boards At age 29, Mandhana ranks among the most sought-after athletes for brand endorsements. Following RCB Women’s maiden WPL triumph, her market value surged by 30%. She has collaborated with a diverse portfolio of brands including Hyundai, Red Bull, Nike, Hero Motocorp, Garnier, Mastercard, Havells, Gulf Oil India, Wrangler, PlayerzPot, Neem Ayu, PNB MetLife, Equitas Small Finance Bank, Rexona India, and Unicef India. She also represents Bata’s ‘Power’ activewear line and the wellness brand Herbalife. Reportedly, each endorsement deal brings in earnings between INR 50 lakh and INR 75 lakh. Shubman Gill vs Rishabh Pant: Brand value comparison Mandhana splits her time between her hometown of Sangli, Maharashtra, where she resides in a spacious and modern house. The property includes contemporary interiors, a home theatre, a private gym, a library, and a garden. A dedicated cottage within the premises displays her extensive collection of trophies and accolades. She frequently visits this home with her family. Sources indicate she also owns additional real estate in Delhi and Mumbai. The cricketer has opened a café named SM-18 Sports Café in Sangli. Her garage houses a Maruti Suzuki Swift valued at INR 12 lakh, a Hyundai Creta worth INR 21 lakh, and a Range Rover Evoque priced at INR 70 lakh. The Maruti Swift was her first car, purchased in 2015 and gifted to her father. Subsequently, she bought a white Hyundai Creta for her brother. During a past interview, Mandhana mentioned her brother frequently advises her to buy an Audi or BMW, though she has expressed a long-term wish to own a van.