Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana: A Look At Her Iconic Career In Numbers - In Pics

Today, we celebrate the birthday of India’s elegant left-hander, Smriti Mandhana, a true icon in the world of women’s cricket. From stylish cover drives to match-winning knocks, she’s done it all.

 

Smriti has played 263 international matches, consistently showcasing her dominance in all three formats for India over the years.

 

With 9,112 international runs, she stands among the most prolific batters in women’s cricket, combining flair with power at the top of the order.

 

Mandhana has notched up 14 centuries and 65 half-centuries, including centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, making her the first Indian woman to achieve this rare feat.

 

She’s a two-time Asia Cup winner (2016 & 2022), led India to gold at the 2022 Asian Games, and also guided RCB to their first WPL title in 2024 as captain.

 

From receiving the Arjuna Award in 2019 to being named the Best International Cricketer by BCCI in 2018 and 2025, Smriti’s trophy cabinet keeps growing.

 

She was crowned ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2021 and bagged the ODI Cricketer of the Year title twice, in 2018 and again in 2024.

 

In addition to her yearly accolades, she also earned the ICC Player of the Month award in 2024, further cementing her global stature.

 

Smriti holds the record for the most international centuries by an Indian woman, setting new standards for batting brilliance in the women’s game.

 

Smriti Mandhana continues to inspire a generation of young girls to dream big in cricket. On her birthday, we salute her journey, achievements, and the legacy she’s building.