Top 8 Richest Female Cricketers Worldwide: 3 Indians Make the List with a Combined Net Worth of Rs...

New Delhi: In the past, when one heard the word ‘cricket’, thoughts of the game itself, male players, and huge sums of money would come to mind. However, the landscape of women’s cricket has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Female cricketers have captured the attention of fans with their remarkable skill and talent. In addition to competing in international matches, women cricketers are now participating in league cricket around the world, where the earnings can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Australia stands out as a dominant force in this regard, boasting some of the wealthiest female cricketers in the world.

1. Ellyse Perry

Arguably one of the most beautiful women cricketers of the world, Australia’s all-round Ellyse Perry is known not only for her game but also because of her net worth. Now being 33 years of age, Perry is a key player for the Australian team. Net Worth: According to the available media reports, her net worth is about $14 million. That is more than ₹117 crore in Indian currency. So, Perry is the richest among women cricketers. She has played for Australia in both the FIFA World Cup and Cricket World Cup.

Ellyse Perry earns significantly not just from cricket but also through advertisements. In addition to playing in the Women’s IPL and Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League, she also participates in several other T20 leagues. In 13 Test matches, Perry has scored 928 runs and taken 39 wickets. She has hit 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries in Tests. In 147 ODIs, Perry has accumulated 3,958 runs and taken 165 wickets. In 157 T20 International matches, she has managed to take 126 wickets and score 1,956 runs.

2. Meg Lanning

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has a total net worth of $9 million, which is over ₹75 crore. Lanning has led Australia to multiple World Cup victories under her captaincy. She won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2022 and four ICC T20 World Cups in 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023.

3. Mithali Raj

Former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj single-handedly led the team to victory in many matches. According to media reports, Mithali’s net worth is around ₹42 crore. Along with Jhulan Goswami, Mithali played a crucial role in advancing Indian women’s cricket.

4. Smriti Mandhana

Indian women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is currently making headlines with her stellar performances. The left-handed opener has a net worth of approximately ₹34 crore. Smriti has been part of the Indian team during two ICC trophy final losses — the 2017 ODI World Cup final and the 2020 T20 World Cup final, where India faced defeat.

28-year-old Smriti Mandhana was a member of the winning team of the Asian Games 2023 trophy. Mandhana has played 7 Test matches, 85 ODIs, and 141 T20 Internationals. She has scored 629 runs in Tests, including two centuries and three half-centuries, while accumulating 3,585 runs in ODIs. In ODIs, Mandhana has hit 7 centuries and 27 half-centuries. In T20s, she has registered 3,493 runs, including 26 half-centuries.

5. Harmanpreet Kaur

Indian team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has a net worth of approximately ₹26 crore. Under Harmanpreet’s leadership, India won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023. She is the first Indian to play 100 T20 Internationals. The 35-year-old Harmanpreet has played 6 Test matches, 133 ODIs, and 173 T20 Internationals. She has scored 200 runs in Tests, 3,565 runs in ODIs, and 3,426 runs in T20s.

6. Sarah Taylor

England’s legendary wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has a total net worth of approximately ₹17 crore. The 37-year-old former wicketkeeper has played 10 Test matches, 126 ODIs, and 90 T20s.

7. Isha Guha

Another Australian all-rounder, Holly Ferling, has a net worth of approximately ₹13 crore, while former English cricketer of Indian origin, Isha Guha, also owns assets worth around ₹13 crore.