Smriti Mandhana
Vice-captain of the Indian Women's Cricket Team and Captain of RCB
🌍 Indian · Born July 18, 1996
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Smriti Mandhana is a prominent Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian women's national team and captains the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League. Born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she grew up in Sangli, where her passion for cricket was nurtured by her family. Mandhana made her international debut for India in 2013, quickly establishing herself as an elegant, aggressive left-handed opening batter. She rose to global prominence during the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup, where her stellar performances helped India reach the final. Known for her superb timing and strokeplay, Mandhana has won several prestigious accolades, including the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in both 2018 and 2021. In domestic leagues, she has made a significant mark worldwide, playing for teams like the Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder, and Southern Brave. In 2023, she became the highest-paid player in the inaugural Women's Premier League auction, signing with Royal Challengers Bangalore, whom she led to their maiden WPL title in 2024. Off the field, Mandhana is recognized as one of the most popular and marketable athletes in India, inspiring a new generation of female cricketers globally.
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International Cricket Debut
Made her ODI and T20I debuts for the Indian women's national cricket team against Bangladesh in April.
Test Cricket Debut
Played her first Test match against England, contributing to India's historic victory with a crucial half-century.
Arjuna Award and ICC Cricketer of the Year
Received the Arjuna Award from the Government of India and was named the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year.
Second ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year
Won her second Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year after an outstanding scoring season across formats.
Highest Bid in WPL Auction
Acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore as the most expensive player in the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.
WPL Championship Victory
Captained the Royal Challengers Bangalore women's team to their first-ever Women's Premier League title.
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Smriti Mandhana leads Royal Challengers Bangalore to WPL 2024 title
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