Smriti Mandhana: The WPL queen redefining women’s cricket and wealth

Smriti Mandhana: The WPL queen redefining women’s cricket and wealth

From WPL riches to luxury cars and top brands, Smriti Mandhana’s ₹34 crore empire reflects her rise as one of India’s most successful cricketers — balancing fame, family, and fortune.

Business Today Desk
  • Nov 4, 2025,
  • Updated Nov 4, 2025 12:18 PM IST
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From lifting the World Cup to commanding a ₹3.4 crore WPL contract, Smriti Mandhana’s elegant cover drives now translate into serious financial power and sporting legacy.

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Despite global fame, Smriti still calls her hometown home. Her modern Sangli residence, complete with a gym, garden, and trophy gallery, reflects humility rooted in success.

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Her fastest ODI century by an Indian didn’t just rewrite record books — it elevated her to the top of ICC rankings and helped secure her status as women’s cricket’s golden girl.

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From Nike to Hyundai, Smriti’s brand portfolio reads like a corporate dream. Her post-WPL win fame boosted her brand value by 30%, with each deal worth up to ₹75 lakh.

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The ₹3.4 crore Royal Challengers Bengaluru deal made her one of the highest-paid female cricketers on Earth — redefining what financial equality in sport could look like.

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Off the pitch, she’s a businesswoman too. Her SM-18 Sports Café in Sangli celebrates her roots while turning fandom into entrepreneurship — a true blend of passion and profit.

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From a humble Maruti Swift gifted to her father to a Range Rover Evoque worth ₹70 lakh — Smriti’s car collection mirrors her evolution from rising star to sporting royalty.

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Amid endorsements and trophies, Smriti remains the doting daughter and sister who still surprises her family with cars — and dreams not of a BMW, but a simple travel van.

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Smriti Mandhana isn’t just building her brand — she’s changing the economics of women’s cricket, inspiring the next generation to dream beyond boundaries and pay gaps.

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