Smriti Mandhana
India's Elegant Left-Hand Batting Sensation
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
- Born
- July 18, 1996
- Birthplace
- Rajkot, India
- Role
- Left-hand opening batter
- International Debut
- 2013 (ODI vs Bangladesh, aged 16)
- Teams
- India Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore (WPL)
Career Statistics
Smriti Mandhana's international cricket statistics across all formats
Test Cricket
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 327 | 127 | 40.87 | 1 | 1 |
One Day Internationals (ODI)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 78 | 3,523 | 135 | 42.44 | 81.73 | 10 | 17 |
T20 Internationals (T20I)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 116 | 2,828 | 87 | 25.25 | 125.43 | 0 | 19 |
Biography
Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana was born on July 18, 1996, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. She grew up in a cricket-loving family, with her brother Shravan also playing cricket at the district level. Smriti showed exceptional talent from a young age and made her international debut for India at just 16 years old in 2013 against Bangladesh. Her natural left-hand batting technique and ability to time the ball to perfection quickly marked her as a future star of Indian women's cricket.
Mandhana's career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. She established herself as one of the premier opening batters in women's cricket with her elegant stroke-play and aggressive intent. Her cover drives and pull shots have drawn comparisons to some of the finest left-hand batters in the history of the game. In 2018, she was named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year, cementing her position as one of the best players in the world. With over 3,500 ODI runs and 10 centuries, she stands among the all-time leading run-scorers in women's ODI cricket.
Beyond her ODI exploits, Mandhana has been equally influential in T20 Internationals, amassing over 2,800 runs with a strike rate exceeding 125. She has been a key player in India's campaigns at ICC tournaments and has also made significant contributions in franchise cricket, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League. Her consistency, grace, and ability to perform on the big stage make her one of the most celebrated cricketers in Indian sports history.
Major Achievements
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ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2018
Recognized as the best female cricketer across all formats for the calendar year 2018.
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ICC Women's ODI Player of the Year 2018
Best ODI performer among women cricketers in 2018.
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10 ODI Centuries
One of the most prolific century-makers in the history of women's ODI cricket.
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4,500+ International Runs
Accumulated over 4,500 runs across all international formats for India Women.
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Arjuna Award 2021
Received the prestigious Arjuna Award from the Government of India for outstanding sporting achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Smriti Mandhana's career
Smriti Mandhana has scored 10 centuries in women's One Day International cricket, making her one of the most prolific century-makers in the history of women's ODI cricket. Her elegant left-hand batting and ability to dominate bowling attacks have made these milestones a hallmark of her career.
Smriti Mandhana was named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and ICC Women's ODI Player of the Year in 2018. She has also received the prestigious Arjuna Award from the Government of India in 2021 for her outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.
Smriti Mandhana is a left-hand opening batter known for her graceful stroke-play and aggressive approach. She typically opens the innings for India across all formats and is renowned for her ability to play elegant cover drives and powerful pull shots. She plays for India Women internationally and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League (WPL).