Smriti Mandhana Shines as India Wins Maiden Women's World Cup 2025

Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in India’s historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, finishing as the top scorer for the team and second overall. Her consistent performance at the top of the order was key in India defeating South Africa in the final to claim their maiden ODI World Cup title. The victory brought both fame and significant financial rewards for Mandhana and her teammates, including a prize of INR 40 crore and a BCCI bonus of Rs 51 crore distributed among the players.

Mandhana earns through multiple channels. Her match fees are Rs 15 lakh per Test, Rs 6 lakh per ODI, and Rs 3 lakh per T20I. She holds a Grade A BCCI central contract with an annual retainer of Rs 50 lakh. In the Women’s Premier League, she was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 3.4 crore, ranking her among the world’s highest-paid female cricketers.

She endorses brands such as Hyundai, Hero Motocorp, Red Bull, Nike, Garnier, Mastercard, and Unicef India, reportedly earning Rs 75 lakh to 1.5 crore per endorsement. Mandhana resides in Sangli, Maharashtra, in a home with modern amenities and owns properties in Mumbai and Delhi. She also runs SM-18 Sports Cafe locally.

A known car enthusiast without a taste for luxury, she drives a Range Rover Evoque worth Rs 70 lakh and has gifted cars to her family members. Following India’s World Cup success, her net worth is estimated at INR 34 crore, highlighting her status as one of the most successful and influential female cricketers in the world.