Personal Details

• 🎂 Date of Birth
• 18 July 1996
• 📍 Place of Birth
• Mumbai Maharashtra, India
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Details
• Father: Srinivas Mandhana
• Mother: Smita Mandhana
• Brother: Shravan Mandhana.

Early Career

• Smriti Mandhana's professional journey began with early recognition in cricket quickly establishing her as a promising talent in the sport.
• 🏏 Early Debut
• Smriti Mandhana started her professional cricket career at a young age quickly making a name for herself in domestic cricket. A pivotal moment was her inclusion in the Maharashtra Under-19 team. She soon progressed to the Maharashtra senior team, showcasing her batting prowess.
• 🏆 First Major Contribution
• Her first major contribution came in the form of consistent performances in domestic tournaments. In 2013 she scored an unbeaten 224 off 150 balls in a Maharashtra U-19 match against Gujarat, becoming the first Indian woman to score a double century in a one-day game. This performance brought her significant attention and solidified her position as a rising star.
• 😥 Initial Challenges
• One of the initial challenges Mandhana faced was balancing her education with her passion for cricket. Also breaking into the national team required consistent performance and overcoming competition from established players.

Career Journey

• Smriti Mandhana is a dynamic Indian cricketer renowned for her elegant left-handed batting and significant contributions to women's cricket.
• 🏏 Early International Recognition
• After making her international debut in 2013 Mandhana quickly gained recognition for her exceptional talent and aggressive batting style. A major breakthrough came in 2014 when she scored a match-winning 51 against England in a Test match, signaling her arrival on the global stage. This early success set the foundation for her subsequent achievements and solidified her position as a key player in the Indian women's cricket team.
• 🏆 ICC Women's World Cup 2017 & Rise to Prominence
• Mandhana played a pivotal role in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup where India reached the final. Her impressive performances, including a brilliant 90 against England in the opening match and a century against the West Indies, significantly contributed to India's campaign. This tournament propelled her to widespread fame and established her as one of the leading batters in women's cricket.
• 🌍 Global T20 Leagues & Trailblazing Impact
• Following her World Cup success Mandhana became a sought-after player in global T20 leagues. She was the first Indian to play in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia and also participated in the Kia Super League in England. Her participation in these leagues not only showcased her talent on an international stage but also inspired other Indian women cricketers to pursue opportunities abroad. She captained the Trailblazers in the Women's T20 Challenge, demonstrating her leadership capabilities.
• 🏅 Arjuna Award & Continued Dominance
• In 2018 Mandhana was honored with the Arjuna Award, recognizing her outstanding achievements in sports. She continued to dominate the cricketing world, consistently scoring runs and leading India to victory in various international matches. Her consistent performances earned her the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award in 2018 and 2021, solidifying her status as one of the best players in the world.
• 🇮🇳 Leading the Indian Team
• Taking on leadership roles Mandhana has served as the vice-captain and captain of the Indian women's cricket team in various formats. Her strategic acumen and ability to inspire her teammates have been instrumental in India's success. She led India to a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, further cementing her legacy as a leader and a player. Her captaincy in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) also highlights her continued influence in shaping the future of women's cricket.
• Throughout her career Smriti Mandhana has faced challenges such as dealing with immense pressure and expectations, maintaining consistency across formats, and adapting to different playing conditions. She has consistently overcome these hurdles through rigorous training, mental fortitude, and a deep understanding of the game. Her work has not only elevated her own career but has also significantly contributed to the growing popularity and recognition of women's cricket in India and around the world.
• 🏏 Record-Breaking Run and Consistency (2023–2024)
• In 2023 and 2024, Smriti Mandhana continued her phenomenal form, breaking multiple records in WT20Is and ODIs. She was part of India’s international campaigns and consistently delivered high scores, showcasing her dominance in both formats.
• In the home series against South Africa (2024), she scored 343 runs in three matches, including two centuries.
• In the WT20I series against South Africa, she scored 193 runs in three matches, setting the record for the most runs in a bilateral T20I series for India.
• Against New Zealand (October 2024), she scored yet another century in the third match of the series.
• She finished 2024 with 763 WT20I runs, the most by any player in a single calendar year, including eight half-centuries, surpassing Mithali Raj’s record.
• Mandhana also became the second Indian woman, after Mithali Raj, to score fifties in three or more consecutive WT20Is, and surpassed Suzie Bates’ record for most career half-centuries in WT20Is (28).
• She was honored at the 2024 ICC Awards as ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year and ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year.
• ⚡ Milestones and Career Highlights (2025)
• In January 2025, Mandhana became the fastest Indian woman to reach 4,000 WODI runs.
• She scored a century in 70 balls against Ireland, becoming the fastest Indian and the first Indian woman to score 10 WODI centuries.
• On 28 June 2025, she recorded her first WT20I century against England, becoming the first Indian woman to score a century in all formats of international cricket.
• 🏆 World Cup Triumph and International Records (2025)
• Mandhana was vice-captain of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium on 2 November 2025.
• She scored her 14th WODI century against New Zealand during the tournament, tying with Meg Lanning for the most international centuries.
• In December 2025, she became the second woman batter after Suzie Bates to reach 4,000 T20I runs.
• Later in the same series, she became the second Indian woman, after Mithali Raj, and the fourth batter overall to cross 10,000 runs in women’s international cricket.
• 🚀 Continued Excellence (2026)
• Smriti Mandhana continues to be a key pillar of India’s batting lineup in both ODIs and T20Is, maintaining remarkable consistency and chasing new milestones in international cricket.
• Her performances remain trend-setting, inspiring the next generation of Indian women cricketers.

Achievements and Milestones

• Emerging Sportswoman of the Year – 2017
• Best International Cricketer – 2018
• Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2018
• Women's ODI Player of the Year – 2018
• Arjuna Award – 2019
• Team Sportswoman of the Year – 2019
• Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2021
• Team Sportswoman of the Year  – 2021
• Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2022
• T20I Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2022
• Team Sportswoman of the Year – 2024
• Women's Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2024
• ODI Cricketer of the Year (ICC) – 2024
• Sportswoman of the Year (BBC Awards) – 2024
• Best International Cricketer (BCCI Awards) – 2025
• Highest ODI Run-Getter (BCCI Awards) – 2025
• Cricketer of the Year – Female (Times of India Sports Awards) – 2025
• Leading Cricketer in the World (Wisden) – 2025