Top 3 richest women cricketers in India and their salaries

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The Indian women’s cricket team’s World Cup victory in 2025 was not just a sporting milestone, it was an emotional full circle. India Women’s years of hard work and hope finally came together after they defeated South Africa Women on November 2 in Navi Mumbai. The moment India lifted that trophy, millions across the country celebrated the women who had rewritten history. The win has also drawn attention to how far women’s cricket has evolved, not just in achievements but in their finances too.

Former Indian captain Mithali Raj is India’s richest women’s cricketer, who holds an estimated net worth of INR 40 to 45 crore. The second to her is India’s current vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who at 29 years of age, has an estimated net worth between INR 32 to 34 crore. The third richest Indian women’s cricketer is India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who is estimated to have a net worth of around INR 25 crore, with additional earnings coming through various brand endorsements.

India's richest female cricketers

Player	Net Worth (INR)
Mithali Raj	40-45 crore
Smriti Mandhana	32-34 crore
Harmanpreet Kaur	25 crore

Mithali was born in Jodhpur on December 3, 1982, and grew up in a Tamil family. Her father, Dorai Raj, served as a warrant officer in the Indian Air Force, while her mother, Leela Raj, supported her dream from an early age. Mithali began playing cricket at just 10 years old, practising alongside her brother. She remains the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket and also India’s wealthiest female cricketer. Even after retirement, she continues to earn through brand endorsements, mentorship roles, and her involvement in cricket development initiatives.

Mandhana’s net worth stems from a combination of cricket earnings, endorsements, and business ventures. She holds a Grade A BCCI contract worth INR 50 lakh annually and earns INR 3.4 crore from the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where she captains Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Mandhana endorses global brands such as Hyundai, Nike, and Red Bull, with individual deals valued between INR 50-75 lakh each. She resides in Sangli, Maharashtra, and owns a personal gym, a private theatre, and a café named SM-18 Sports Café.

Harmanpreet, who led India to their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, has seen her brand value soar following the historic triumph. She earns INR 50 lakh from her BCCI Grade A contract and INR 1.8 crore per season with Mumbai Indians in the WPL. Additionally, she serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab. A large portion of her income comes from endorsements, with partnerships including PUMA, CEAT, HDFC Life, and Boost, each contributing up to INR 50 lakh annually. Harmanpreet owns homes in Patiala and Mumbai and has a collection of luxury cars and motorbikes. At 36, she became the oldest captain to lift the Women’s World Cup trophy for India.

Disclaimer: The information regarding Indian cricketers’ Net Worth provided in this article is sourced from reports by Times of India and has not been verified by us. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of this data.