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Quick answer: Australia’s Ellyse Perry is the richest woman cricketer in the world in 2026, with an estimated net worth of about US$13.5 million. She is followed by Meg Lanning (about US$8.5–9 million), Mithali Raj (about US$5 million), new India captain Smriti Mandhana (about US$4 million) and Harmanpreet Kaur (about US$3 million).
On verified 2026 contracts, Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner earn the most in the WPL (₹3.5 crore each), while Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine hold the biggest Hundred deals (£210,000 each).
Net worth figures are never officially disclosed. They are media estimates and vary between sources. Salaries come from official auction, retention and contract announcements.
Top 10 Richest Women Cricketers in 2026
| # | Cricketer | Country | Net worth (est.) | Top 2026 contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellyse Perry | Australia | ~US$13.5 million | WPL ₹2 crore + Hundred £100,000 |
| 2 | Meg Lanning | Australia | ~US$8.5–9 million | Hundred £95,000 + WPL |
| 3 | Mithali Raj | India | ~US$5 million (retired) | Broadcasting and appearances |
| 4 | Smriti Mandhana | India | ~US$4 million | WPL ₹3.5 crore + Hundred £90,000 + BCCI Grade A |
| 5 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | ~US$3 million | WPL ₹2.5 crore + BCCI Grade A |
| 6 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | Not reported | WPL ₹3.5 crore + Hundred £140,000 |
| 7 | Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | Not reported | WPL ₹3.5 crore |
| 8 | Beth Mooney | Australia | Not reported | Hundred £210,000 + WPL ₹2.5 crore |
| 9 | Deepti Sharma | India | Not reported | WPL ₹3.2 crore + BCCI Grade A |
| 10 | Sophie Devine | New Zealand | Not reported | Hundred £210,000 |
Ranks 1–5 follow the most commonly reported net worth estimates. Ranks 6–10 are ordered by verified 2026 league earnings, because no reliable net worth estimates exist for these players. For the men, see the richest cricketers in the world.
Highest-Paid Women Cricketers in WPL 2026
The Women’s Premier League is now the biggest single pay cheque in the women’s game. These are the top salaries for the 2026 season.
| Player | Team | WPL 2026 salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹3.5 crore (retained) |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians | ₹3.5 crore (retained) |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants | ₹3.5 crore (retained) |
| Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | ₹3.2 crore (auction, RTM) |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | ₹3 crore (auction) |
| Richa Ghosh | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹2.75 crore (retained) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai Indians | ₹2.5 crore (retained) |
| Beth Mooney | Gujarat Giants | ₹2.5 crore (retained) |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Delhi Capitals | ₹2.2 crore (retained) |
| Shafali Verma | Delhi Capitals | ₹2.2 crore (retained) |
See the full history of the most expensive players in WPL and all WPL teams. WPL 2027 retentions and auction prices will be added once announced.
Highest-Paid Women in The Hundred 2026
The first Women’s Hundred auction in March 2026 produced the biggest deals in the competition’s history.
| Player | Team | 2026 salary |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | Trent Rockets | £210,000 |
| Sophie Devine | Welsh Fire | £210,000 |
| Dani Gibson | Sunrisers Leeds | £190,000 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Trent Rockets | £140,000 |
| Ellyse Perry | Birmingham Phoenix | £100,000 |
| Meg Lanning | Manchester Super Giants | £95,000 |
| Smriti Mandhana | Manchester Super Giants | £90,000 |
How Much Do Indian Women Cricketers Earn?
The BCCI pays women the same international match fees as men. Annual retainers under the 2025–26 central contracts (October 2025 to September 2026):
| Grade | Annual retainer | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹50 lakh | Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma |
| Grade B | ₹30 lakh | See full list |
| Grade C | ₹10 lakh | See full list |
After India won the 2025 Women’s World Cup, the BCCI announced a ₹51 crore cash reward for the squad and staff, on top of US$4.48 million in ICC prize money. Full details: salary of women cricketers in India and BCCI’s equal pay policy.
Richest Women Cricketers: Profiles
Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Ellyse Perry is the most commonly cited richest woman cricketer. Her income combines a top Cricket Australia contract, the WPL (retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹2 crore in 2026), The Hundred (£100,000 with Birmingham Phoenix) and long-running endorsements. She also played football for Australia, including at a FIFA World Cup.
Meg Lanning (Australia)
The former Australia captain led her country to multiple world titles. After stepping away from international cricket she remains a franchise star, signed by Manchester Super Giants for £95,000 in The Hundred 2026 and picked by UP Warriorz in the WPL 2026 auction.
Mithali Raj (India)
Mithali Raj is the leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket (10,868 runs). She has never disclosed a figure. Since retiring in 2022 she has earned from broadcasting, mentoring (Gujarat Giants, 2023–24) and appearances. Read more interesting facts about Mithali Raj.
Smriti Mandhana (India)
Mandhana is the highest-paid Indian woman cricketer on verified contracts, and on 6 October 2026 the BCCI named her India captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down. She earns ₹3.5 crore as RCB’s retained captain in WPL 2026, £90,000 from Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred and ₹50 lakh as a BCCI Grade A player, before her share of the 2025 World Cup rewards and endorsements. See her rise to world No. 1 ODI batter.
Harmanpreet Kaur (India)
Harmanpreet captained India to their first Women’s World Cup title in November 2025, then stepped down as captain in October 2026. She is retained by Mumbai Indians for ₹2.5 crore in WPL 2026 and holds a BCCI Grade A contract (₹50 lakh).
6. Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was Mumbai Indians’ first retention at ₹3.5 crore for WPL 2026 and signed with Trent Rockets for £140,000 in The Hundred 2026, alongside her ECB central contract.
7. Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
The all-rounder was retained by Gujarat Giants at the maximum ₹3.5 crore for WPL 2026, on top of her Cricket Australia contract and WBBL deal.
8. Beth Mooney (Australia)
Mooney landed the joint-highest deal at the first Women’s Hundred auction, £210,000 from Trent Rockets, and was retained by Gujarat Giants for ₹2.5 crore in WPL 2026.
9. Deepti Sharma (India)
Player of the Tournament at the 2025 World Cup, Deepti was the most expensive buy at the WPL 2026 auction, brought back by UP Warriorz for ₹3.2 crore. She also holds a BCCI Grade A contract.
10. Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
The former New Zealand captain matched Mooney with a £210,000 Hundred contract from Welsh Fire in 2026, one of the highest women’s salaries in the league’s history.
Earlier versions of this list included retired players such as Sarah Taylor, Isa Guha, Sana Mir, Holly Ferling and Dane van Niekerk. Reliable net worth data for them is not available, and today’s franchise salaries have pushed current stars well ahead. Browse current squads: India, Australia and England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest female cricketer in the world?
Ellyse Perry of Australia is most often reported as the richest woman cricketer, with an estimated net worth of about US$13.5 million.
Who is the richest Indian woman cricketer?
Mithali Raj is usually ranked the richest Indian woman cricketer by reported net worth (about US$5 million). Among active players, India captain Smriti Mandhana earns the most, with ₹3.5 crore from WPL 2026 alone.
Who is the highest-paid player in WPL 2026?
Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner share the top WPL 2026 salary of ₹3.5 crore. Deepti Sharma was the costliest auction buy at ₹3.2 crore.
How much does a BCCI Grade A woman cricketer earn?
A BCCI Grade A retainer for women is ₹50 lakh a year, plus match fees equal to the men’s.
Who is the highest-paid woman in The Hundred?
Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine each signed for £210,000 at the 2026 Hundred auction, the highest women’s salaries in the competition’s history.
Who is the captain of the India women’s cricket team?
Smriti Mandhana. The BCCI named her India captain on 6 October 2026 after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role.
Last updated: 20 October 2026. Salaries from cricket.com (WPL retentions), ESPN (The Hundred), the ICC and BCCI. Net worth estimates from Gulf News. Captaincy news from Business Today.
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