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Indian team's legendary batter Smriti Mandhana is celebrating her 29th birthday today. At just 29, Smriti has already achieved milestones that many only dream of.

She is one of the brightest stars in Indian women's cricket, known for her consistent performances and elegant batting style. Over the years, Smriti has broken several records while leading India's batting unit from the front.

Smriti earns a substantial income from cricket and brand endorsements. She is in BCCI’s Grade A+ contract, under which she receives ₹50 lakh annually, excluding match fees. For each match, BCCI pays women cricketers ₹15 lakh for Tests, ₹6 lakh for ODIs, and ₹3 lakh for T20s.

She also leads Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League and was bought for ₹3.40 crore in the inaugural auction. Apart from cricket, she is associated with top brands like Nike, Puma, and Bournvita. As per media reports, her total net worth is estimated to be between ₹30 to ₹35 crore.

Smriti Mandhana is nearing a rare milestone—10,000 international runs. In her ODI career, she has scored 4,501 runs in 103 matches.

In T20Is, she has played 153 matches, accumulating 3,982 runs. In Tests, she has scored 629 runs in 7 matches. Across all formats, Smriti has registered 14 centuries and 65 half-centuries, showcasing her class and consistency.

Smriti Mandhana hails from Sangli, Maharashtra. Her father’s name is Srinivas Mandhana and her mother’s name is Smita Mandhana.

She is reportedly in a relationship with well-known music composer Palash Muchhal. It is widely speculated that the two have been dating since 2019. Smriti has occasionally shared pictures with Palash on her social media handles, and he was also seen at her 29th birthday celebration.