Top 5 Highest-Paid Women Cricketers in India (2025 Rankings)

In 2025, India’s top women cricketers earn big through BCCI contracts, match payments, WPL salaries, and brand deals through several leading companies and brands.
Despite retiring from the cricket, Mithali Raj estimated worth of ₹40-45 crore continues to position Mithali as the richest woman cricketer in India, even in life beyond cricket as a source of income looks to endorsements, commentary, and appearances. The players listed below, however are all players are active players and bringing a source of income from live contracts and leagues that exist now.
1. Smriti Mandhana- ₹32-34 crore
Smriti Mandhana is the highest earning active Indian woman cricketer. Her ₹3.4 crore contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL is the highest price for a single contract in WPL history. Smriti Mandhana has a Grade A Contract from BCCI and brand deals with several leading companies and brands.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur - ₹24-26 crore
Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India, holds a healthy value at about ₹24-26 crore. She is also under contract with Grade A from BCCI, and awage of ₹1.8 crore with Mumbai Indians as her franchise WPL club.
3. Deepti Sharma- ₹18–20 crore
Deepti Sharma has emerged as one of the most valuable players in Indian women's cricket in recent times. She holds a Grade A BCCI contract and has a ₹2.6 crore WPL contract with the UP Warriorz, making her an extremely valuable player for the future of Indian cricket. Coupled with her rising endorsement deals and repeated success on the field, Deepti's estimated net worth is valued at around ₹18-20 crore.
4. Shafali Verma - ₹8-11 crore
Shafali Verma is one of the younger cricketers in this list and is known for her entertaining and fearless batting playing style. She has a Grade B BCCI contract and a ₹2 crore WPL contract with the Delhi Capitals, along with many more endorsements. Off and on the field Shafali is gaining a lot of popularity.
5. Jemimah Rodrigues- ₹5–15 crore
Jemimah Rodrigues is ranked at number five on this list, with her estimated net worth between ₹5–15 crore. She owns a Grade B BCCI contract alongside a ₹2.2 crore WPL contract with the Delhi Capitals. With her bubbly personality and consistent performances, Jemimah Rodrigues is one of the most wanted names when it comes to endorsements.
| Rank | Player | Estimated Net Worth | Key Income Streams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana | ₹32–34 crore | WPL contract (₹3.4 crore), BCCI Grade A, brand deals |
| 2 | Harmanpreet Kaur | ₹24–26 crore | WPL (₹1.8 crore), BCCI Grade A, DSP salary, brand deals |
| 3 | Deepti Sharma | ₹18–20 crore | WPL (₹2.6 crore), BCCI Grade A, brand deals |
| 4 | Shafali Verma | ₹8–11 crore | WPL (₹2 crore), BCCI Grade B, brand deals |
| 5 | Jemimah Rodrigues | ₹5–15 crore | WPL (₹2.2 crore), BCCI Grade B, brand deals |
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