Smriti Mandhana is one of India’s wealthiest women cricketers, captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first WPL title in 2024 and leading the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.
Taking the lead, Mandhana steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their historic WPL championship in 2024. Consistently excelling across formats, she remains at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Her on-field heroics have significantly boosted her net worth, placing her among India’s most affluent female cricketers. In the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the left-handed opener and RCB skipper was the most sought-after purchase at the 2023 auction, commanding a record INR 3.4 crore — the highest fee in WPL history. She has also competed in Australia’s WBBL and England’s The Hundred, reportedly earning around INR 3 lakh per season in WBBL and USD 75,000 in The Hundred. Mandhana holds a Grade A central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), receiving INR 50 lakh annually as a fixed retainer. She also earns match fees of INR 15 lakh for Test matches, INR 6 lakh for ODIs, and INR 3 lakh for T20Is. Since making her international debut in 2013, she has been a cornerstone of India’s top-order batting and is classified in the highest tier of the BCCI’s women’s contracts. The 29-year-old ranks among the most in-demand athletes for commercial endorsements. Following her triumphant WPL victory with RCB Women, her market value surged by 30%. She has partnered 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. Additionally, she represents Bata’s ‘Power’ activewear line and the wellness brand Herbalife. Sources indicate her endorsement income per deal ranges from INR 50 lakh to INR 75 lakh. Mandhana calls Sangli, Maharashtra, her hometown, where she lives in a spacious, modern home featuring contemporary décor, a private home theatre, a gym, a library, and a lush garden. The property also includes a dedicated guest house that displays her extensive collection of trophies and accolades. She frequently visits this residence with her family. According to reports, she also owns real estate assets in Delhi and Mumbai. The cricketer further operates a café named SM-18 Sports Café in Sangli. Her vehicle collection includes a Maruti Suzuki Swift (worth INR 12 lakh), a Hyundai Creta (valued at INR 21 lakh), and a Range Rover Evoque (priced at INR 70 lakh). The Maruti Swift was her first car, bought in 2015 and gifted to her father. She later purchased a white Hyundai Creta for her brother. Interestingly, Mandhana once shared that her brother often encourages her to buy an Audi or BMW, though she has expressed her wish to own a van someday.