India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup victory against South Africa in Navi Mumbai wasn’t just a sporting triumph; it was the moment that crowned years of hard work and hope. As the team lifted the trophy, the nation celebrated its incredible success. It also marked the remarkable rise of women’s cricket in India, both in glory and earnings. This victory has spotlighted India’s richest women cricketers who’ve turned their passion into power and fortune.
Women Cricketers’ Salaries
Mithali Raj
- Estimated net worth: Rs 40–45 crore
- Income sources: Brand endorsements, mentorship roles, and cricket development initiatives
- Holds the record as the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket
Smriti Mandhana
- Estimated net worth: Rs 32–34 crore
- BCCI Grade A contract: Rs 50 lakh annually
- Women’s Premier League (WPL) salary: Rs 3.4 crore (captains Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Endorsements: Nike, Hyundai, and Red Bull (worth Rs 50–75 lakh each)
- Owns a personal gym, private theatre, and SM-18 Sports Café in Sangli, Maharashtra
Harmanpreet Kaur
- Estimated net worth: Rs 25 crore
- BCCI Grade A contract: Rs 50 lakh annually
- WPL salary: Rs 1.8 crore (plays for Mumbai Indians)
- Endorsements: PUMA, CEAT, HDFC Life, and Boost (worth up to Rs 50 lakh each)
- Also serves as Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab
- At 36, she became the oldest captain to lift the Women’s World Cup trophy for India
