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Smriti Mandhana Awarded ₹50 Lakh for World Cup Heroics
15 Nov
Summary
- Smriti Mandhana, India's vice-captain, awarded ₹50 lakh cash prize
- Played pivotal role in India's maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title
- Finished as second-highest scorer in the tournament
On November 15, 2025, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) announced a ₹50 lakh cash prize for Smriti Mandhana, India's vice-captain, in recognition of her outstanding performance in the team's recent ICC Women's Cricket World Cup victory.
India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final on November 2, 2025, to claim their first-ever World Cup title. Mandhana played a pivotal role in the historic triumph, finishing as the team's second-highest scorer in the tournament with 434 runs at an impressive average of 54.25.
"I began my cricketing journey playing age-group cricket for Maharashtra, and it is a matter of immense pride for me to represent my state," Mandhana said in a release. "Our World Cup win was the result of collective effort, discipline, and teamwork from every player in the squad. I am grateful to MCA President Mr. Rohit Pawar and all office-bearers for this recognition."
The MCA has been actively promoting women's cricket in the state, and Mandhana's achievement is a testament to their efforts. "The entire nation is immensely proud of the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their extraordinary achievement. Smriti Mandhana's remarkable consistency, determination, and match-winning performances were instrumental in securing the World Cup," said Pawar.
