Smriti Mandhana leads RCB to their first WPL title in 2024 and tops the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, boosting her status among India’s wealthiest female cricketers.
Taking charge, Mandhana guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their inaugural WPL championship in 2024. Consistently excelling in diverse conditions, she holds the number one spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Her on-field brilliance has significantly contributed to her becoming one of the most financially successful Indian women cricketers. In the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the left-handed opener and RCB captain was the priciest acquisition in the 2023 auction, securing a price tag of INR 3.4 crore— a record for the WPL. She has also competed in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred, reportedly earning around INR 3 lakh and USD $75,000 each season, respectively. Importantly, Mandhana holds a Grade A central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This agreement provides her with an annual retainer fee of INR 50 lakh. Besides, she receives match-based payments: INR 15 lakh for Test matches, INR 6 lakh for ODIs, and INR 3 lakh for T20 Internationals. Since making her international debut in 2013, she has firmly established herself among the BCCI’s highest-earning women cricketers. Top 10 highest-paid cricketers by their National Boards At 29, Mandhana ranks among the most sought-after athletes for brand partnerships. Following her WPL victory with RCB Women, her market value rose by 30%. She has collaborated with a broad spectrum 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. Additionally, she represents Bata’s ‘Power’ activewear and the wellness brand Herbalife. Reportedly, each endorsement deal brings her between INR 50 to INR 75 lakh. Shubman Gill vs Rishabh Pant: Brand value comparison Mandhana lives in her hometown, Sangli in Maharashtra, where she resides in a modern, spacious home. The property includes contemporary interiors, a private home theatre, a personal gym, a library, and a garden. Notably, a separate guest house on the premises displays her extensive collection of trophies and awards. She frequently visits the residence with her family. Besides, media reports indicate she also owns properties in Delhi and Mumbai. The cricketer has launched a café named SM-18 Sports Café in Sangli. Her collection of vehicles includes a Maruti Suzuki Swift (INR 12 lakh), a Hyundai Creta (INR 21 lakh), and a Range Rover Evoque (INR 70 lakh). The Maruti Swift was her first car, purchased in 2015 and gifted to her father. Later, she bought a white Hyundai Creta for her brother. Interestingly, Mandhana once shared that her brother frequently advises her to purchase an Audi or BMW, while she has expressed a desire to own a camper van someday.