India’s women cricketers are rewriting the rules, not just with historic wins and record-breaking performances, but by commanding serious financial power. The landscape has transformed with central contracts, the Women’s Premier League (WPL), brand endorsements and media roles now fueling multi-crore careers.
At the top stands Mithali Raj, with an estimated net worth of ₹40-45 crore, driven by her leadership legacy, broadcast career, endorsements and WPL advisory role. Following closely is Smriti Mandhana at ~₹32-34 crore, India’s global batting star and one of the highest-paid WPL players with major sponsorships boosting her brand value.
Harmanpreet Kaur, with ~₹24-26 crore, blends captaincy fame, international T20 contracts and a powerful brand presence. Young icons like Shafali Verma (~₹8-11 crore) and Deepti Sharma (~₹8 crore) represent the new-age athlete, aggressive, marketable and globally sought after.
Players including Jemimah Rodrigues (~₹5 crore), Pooja Vastrakar (~₹3-5 crore), Yastika Bhatia (~₹1 crore) and Renuka Singh Thakur (~₹0.8-1 crore) showcase the expanding commercial ecosystem as more brands and leagues recognize women’s cricket’s reach and influence.
What was once a passion-driven sport has evolved into a powerful commercial industry for women athletes. Their growing wealth isn’t just personal success, it signals a transformational moment for women’s sports in India, fueled by viewership growth, corporate support, and a new generation of fans. The momentum is clear: the world of women’s cricket is scaling fast, and these stars are leading from the front, on every scoreboard that matters.
