Famous Female Cricketers of India [Updated 2026 List Top 10]

Smriti Mandhana tops the “famous female cricketers of India name list.” She has 15M+ followers on Instagram. Plus, Smriti is the second-highest run scorer for India in Women’s international cricket. Other famous Indian women cricketers are Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jhulan Goswami. Check the complete list below.

Top 10 Famous Female Cricketers of India

The following are the top 10 famous female cricketers of India all time. Take a quick look, and you will know why they are loved all around India and globally.

Smriti Mandhana

• Batting: Left-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm medium

Role: Opening batter

Smriti Mandhana is one of the most popular female cricketers of this generation. She has over 10,000 international runs and holds the record for 17 centuries. Smriti is the first Indian woman to score hundreds in all formats. She is the fastest Indian woman to reach 4,000 international runs (95 innings).

Mithali Raj

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm leg break
• Role: Top-order batter

Mithali Raj is popularly known as the evergreen queen of cricket. She is the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs. She has scored over 7,805 runs at an average of 50.68. She is also the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket across all formats (10,000+ runs). Mithali captained India to two World Cup finals (2005, 2017). She is a Khel Ratna awardee and holds the record for the most WODI half-centuries.

Harmanpreet Kaur

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off break
• Role: All Rounder

Harmanpreet Kaur is one of the most famous female cricketers of India captain who led the team to victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. She has over 8,000 international runs and 70+ wickets. She has played over 300 international matches and is known for her explosive batting. Kaur is popular around the globe for memorable innings of 171 not out in the semifinal of the 2017 Women’s World Cup against Australia.

Did You Know? Harmanpreet Kaur led India to victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup and was the first Indian cricketer to sign a Big Bash League contract.

Jhulan Goswami

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
• Role: Bowler

Jhulan Goswami, aka the legendary “Chakdaha Express,” is India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in women’s ODIs. In 204 matches, she took 255 wickets. She holds the record for the best bowling performance in ODIs with figures of 6 wickets for 31 runs. Jhulan is the winner of the 2007 ICC Player of the Year and Padma Shri award.

Deepti Sharma

• Batting:Left-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off break
• Role: All Rounder

Deepti Sharma is a premier all-rounder of the current Indian women’s team. She has scored over 5,000 international runs and taken 250+ wickets. She was the 2025 World Cup Player of the Tournament. Deepti is the first cricketer to record 200 runs and 20 wickets in a single World Cup. Deepti also holds the record for a 320-run opening stand.

Jemimah Rodrigues

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off break
• Role: Middle-order batter

Jemimah Rodrigues is a versatile middle-order star with over 4,400 international runs. A 2025 World Cup winner, she struck an unbeaten 127* to anchor India’s record-breaking semi-final chase. She led the Delhi Capitals captain to multiple WPL finals. Plus, Jemimah is an Asian Games Gold medalist.

Did You Know? Jemi is only the second Indian woman to hit a domestic double-century.

Shafali Verma

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off break
• Role: Batter

Shafali Verma is a dynamic opener with over 4,000 international runs. She was the Player of the Match in the 2025 World Cup final. In that match,  Shefale smashed a crucial 84 to secure India’s title. Verma holds the record for the fastest double-century in women’s Test history.

Shreyanka Patil

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm off break
• Role: Bowler

Shreyanka Patil is a rising off-spin sensation and a two-time WPL champion with RCB. The 2024 Purple Cap winner has already claimed over 40 wickets in her young career. Known for her best figures of 5/23, she was honored as the 2024 Breakthrough Performer of the Year.

Harleen Deol

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm leg break
• Role: Batter

Harleen Deol is a 2025 World Cup winner celebrated for her elite athleticism. Beyond her viral 2021 boundary catch, she smashed a maiden international century (115) in 2024. The UP Warriorz star made headlines in WPL 2026, rebounding from a “retired out” controversy to hit a match-winning 64.

Renuka Singh Thakur

• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
• Role: Bowler

Renuka Singh Thakur is a premier swing bowler and 2025 World Cup winner with over 100 international wickets. The Gujarat Giants star was the leading wicket-taker at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and holds career-best figures of 5/15. She remains India’s frontline pace spearhead across all formats.

Honorable Mentions

Neetu David

Neetu David is a legendary Indian spinner. She was the first Indian woman to take 100 ODI wickets. She holds the world record for the best Test innings figures (8/53).

Anjum Chopra

Anjum Chopra is a cricket legend and commentator. She was the first Indian woman to score 1,000 ODI runs. She also played in six World Cups. Under her lead, India won its first Test series in South Africa.

Diana Edulji

Diana Edulji is a legend of Indian cricket. She was the first woman to join the ICC Hall of Fame. She holds the record for bowling the most balls in Test history. With 120 international wickets, Diana is India’s greatest ever Test icon.

Best WT20Is Indian Women’s Cricket Players

So, who are the famous female cricketers of India T20? Batters like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, & bolwers like Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Renuka Thakur are popular around the world thanks to their impact in the shortest format of the game.

On that note, let us quickly take a tour around the top run-scorers and wicket-takers for India in the WT20Is.

Most Beautiful Famous Female Cricketers of India: Top 10

You’ve heard the phrase ‘beauty with brains,’ right? Indian women cricketers are the epitome of beauty combined with exceptional cricketing skills. Let us take a look at the top 10 most beautiful female cricketers of India.

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FAQs

Who is the most famous female cricketer in India?

Currently, Smriti Mandhana is the most famous female cricketer in India. She is the second-highest run scorer  (5411) for India, behind Mithali Raj. Smriti has won the WIPL title twice, leading RCBW.

Who is called the queen of cricket?

Mithali Raj is called the Queen of Cricket. She is the top run scorer in women’s international cricket. As the current face of the sport, Smriti Mandhana is often hailed as the “Queen” or the “New Queen” by fans and media.

Who is number 7 in women’s cricket?

The captain of the Indian Women’s cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur, wore the number 7 jersey during the early phase of her career. Currently, it is worn by Uma Chhetri.

Who are the 15 players in Indian women’s cricket team?

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Kashvee Gautam.

Who is the best ICC women’s Indian cricket team player?

Smriti Mandhana has won the ICC best player award 4 times.