Smriti Mandhana is one of the most talented and celebrated Indian women cricketers of modern era. Known for her elegant left-handed batting style, Mandhana serves as an opening batter for the Indian Women’s National Cricket Team. She has emerged as a representation of consistency, elegance, and assertiveness at the top of the batting order.
Since her debut in 2013, Smriti has played for India across all three formats – Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Her match-winning performances, composed leadership, and participation in premier T20 leagues globally have made her international recognition.
Also, she holds the position of captain for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and remains a fundamental part of India’s batting structure.
Smriti Mandhana is not only just an Indian cricketer, but also she is a role model, trailblazer, and an inspiration for millions of young athletes.
Smriti Mandhana: Unknowing & Surprising Facts in Her Career
Started as a Bowler
Before becoming a star batter, Smriti initially learned as a bowler. It was her coach who recognized her innate ability in stroke play and transitioned her to focus solely on batting.
Family from Cricket background
Smriti’s father and brother played cricket at the district level. Her brother Shravan’s net practice inspired young smriti to take up the sport seriously when she was just 5 years.
As a Second Indian Woman to Score a Double Century in ODIs
At age 17, she scored 224 off just 150 balls in a domestic one-day match for Maharashtra against Gujarat in 2013. This was only the second double century by an Indian woman in a 50 over game.
ICC Women’s Team of the Year (2016)
She was the only Indian player named in the ICC Women’s Team of the Year in 2016 before she even turned 20.
ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year (2018)
Smriti was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year and ODI Player of the Year in 2018, making her one of the youngest recipients.
First Indian Woman to Score 10 Half-Centuries in T20Is
Smiti holds the record for being the first Indian woman to hit 10+ fifties in T20 Internationals, a rare consistency in the shorter format.
Smriti to Lady Sehwag
Due to her aggressive batting style, quick starts, and fearless approach, she’s often nicknamed the “Lady Sehwag” in the cricketing world.
Interest to listen Hindi Music & Romantic Films
Off the field, Smiti is like to listen Bollywood music and especially enjoys old romantic tracks and light-hearted Hindi movies.
Captaincy Responsibilities
She has captained India in several matches across formats and even led the Women’s Premier League Franchise – RCB in WPL 2023 and 2024
