Smriti Mandhana Net Worth, WPL Salary, Brand Endorsements, Investments, and More

Not just internationally famous cricketer Smriti Mandhana but one of the financially high earners sportspersons in India and after all she is Smriti of course!! The ₹33 Crores ($4 million) net worth of Mandhana is the resultant product of side business related to her skyrocketing cricketing juggernaut. Here is a look at the diverse sources of income she earns and how her brand endorsements have seen her net worth increase over the years besides trending off-field success juxtaposed to on-field brilliance.

The Breakdown of Earnings

BCCI Retainer and Match Fees

Smriti  Mandhana gets a major chunk of her income from a Central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A Grade A contract fetches her an annual retainer of around Rs 50 lacs. She is paid match fees, which are different according to the format–she gets around Rs 4 lacs for Tests, Rs 2 lacs for ODIs and Rs 2.5 lacs for T20s. The anecdotes testify to how much she is worth to the team and sport as each shield/slip of stumps represents her wealth and revenue.

Franchise Leagues: WPL, WBBL, and The Hundred

With the coming of franchise-based cricket leagues, Mandhana’s financial portfolio has blossomed. A big name in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) where she is reportedly paid Rs 3.3-3.4cr (per season) for her services with Royal Challengers Bangalore Women and among the top-earning batters. She also takes part in international leagues she is compensated by WPL and additionally in WBBL, The Hundred etc. In the WBBL she makes a reported Rs 3 lakhs match and in The Hundred earning an amount of $75,000/game. These leagues — not only do they pay a premium for matches but also enhance her global brand value through more exposure.

Endorsements and Sponsorships

Apart from what she earns on the court, Smriti Mandhana is one of the most expensive brand ambassadors in the industry. She has already inked deals with Hero Motocorp, Boost, Hyundai etc & I am sure more are on the way. It is understood that these partnerships fetch her around Rs 50 lakh on average, so these deals account for a big part of her overall wealth. S DefinitionDiscretionary Mandhana is so versatile and marketable that she ventured into sportswear, Automobiles and even lifestyle products which ensures a side money off the field.

Assets and Lifestyle

Real Estate and Personal Investments

Apart from her career in cricket and endorsements, Mandhana also put some money into real estate. It is said that she has luxurious homes in Delhi as well as Mumbai. Though there is no specific figure known about her property investments, they must be a major portion of her total net worth and financial health.

Car Collection and Luxury Lifestyle

Likewise, Smriti also gets the car kind of taste for quality as well. She allegedly owns a Hyundai Creta and the bigger Swift Dzire as a gift to her dad whom she also still calls dad, although only because she gifted him a car. The vans are certainly very functional but they also speak to her minimalist-luxurious existence. Her drive aspirations for the future are likely to include luxury brands like Audi or BMW, reflecting her changing taste and ability to spend

Business Ventures and Other Income Streams

Apart from cricket and endorsements, Mandhana has also explored other avenues to make from various outlets. She has been known to have an investment in SM 18 Cafe, a restaurant (sic) in her hometown and this reinforces her earnings. She gets rich from these entrepreneurial endeavours, and without a doubt, will have a capable financial future ahead of her playing era as well.

Off-Field Contributions and Philanthropy

Apart from amassing wealth, Mandhana is also a philanthropist. She frequently uses her platform to give back to charity, with education and gender equality being the areas she is most involved in. Making philanthropy part of the culture at large, she shows how to use a piece of her earnings for the betterment of underprivileged school kids and various other social projects. Her combination of business acumen and social consciousness has done little but to win over fans, and cemented her status and image of a role model on and off the field further. 

The Net Worth of Smriti Mandhana (Around 4 million US$), is simply the result of her burning desire to always be at her best on the cricket ground and think in the branding world & invest wisely. Her scaling journey from playing local cricket in the early days to one of women’s international cricket’s most significant names is an example of work ethic as well as talent and willpower. Her net worth consistently grew with the years, as we see her professional success and financial acumen.

The story of Mandhana is not just about amassing fortune but about bringing a movement for youthful athletes / especially women to stride hand in hand with their dreams. The boom in the world of women’s cricket, with the continued rise of the popularity of franchise leagues and greater investment from cricket boards will undoubtedly have a lot of players following Mandhana. Her wealth simply reinforces larger trends of opportunities opening up for women in sports in performance and marketability.