Smriti Mandhana: Biography, Age, Height, Cricket Career, Family and Net Worth in 2026

Early Life and Background

Smriti Mandhana was born on 18 July 1996 at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

But she was raised mostly in Sangli, a smaller town in the same state.Her family was closely connected to cricket. Her father and brother played at the district level and watching them she fell in love with the game from a very young age.She began playing cricket at the age of six and was inspired by her brother and favourite cricketer, Kumar Sangakkara.She did her schooling in Shardashram Vidyamandir School and then studied in Chintaman Rao College of Commerce, Sangli, while balancing her studies and cricket training.

Age and Height

As of July 2026, Smriti Mandhana is 30 years old.
She turned 29 in May 2026 and turned 30 in July 2026.She is around 5 feet 4 inches tall (163 cm) and weighs approximately 55 kg (121 lbs).Her physical build has helped her develop the balance and footwork that make her batting style look smooth and graceful.

Cricket Career

Smriti Mandhana made her debut for the Indian team at the age of 16 in 2013, playing against Bangladesh in an ODI match.
She scored 39 runs in that game.Over time, she set records, including becoming the first Indian woman to score a double century in an ODI match, when she scored 224 runs in a game for Maharashtra against Gujarat in the Women’s Challenger Trophy.

In the past 10 years, she has become one of the top openers in women’s cricket.
She has won two ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year awards, in 2018 and 2021.She is the third highest run-scorer in ODIs for India, behind Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, and the second highest in T20Is.She currently serves as the vice-captain of the Indian women’s team.

In franchise cricket, she has played for Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
When the BCCI launched the Women’s Premier League in 2023, she was selected by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹3.4 crore, a huge deal that increased her popularity and earning potential.She continues to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL.

Family and Personal Life

Smriti Mandhana comes from a family in Sangli that loves cricket.
Her father and brother played the sport, and their passion influenced her decision to become a Cricketer. In her personal life, she was once engaged to singer Palash Muchhal, and a wedding had been planned.However, in December 2025, she announced that the wedding had been called off and asked the media to respect her privacy as she focused on her career for the 2026 season.She is still unmarried as of 2026.

Wealth in 2026

Smriti Mandhana’s wealth shows how much women’s cricket has grown in popularity.
Her estimated net worth is between ₹32 crore and ₹34 crore, which is about $4 million.She earns a monthly salary of around $6,121 as a Grade A BCCI-contracted player.She also gets money from endorsements with brands like Bata, Hero MotoCorp, Red Bull, and Baseline Ventures.Along with her earnings from WPL, WBBL, and international matches, she is one of the richest women in cricket and the wealthiest female cricketer in India.