Smriti Mandhana is an Indian women's cricketer, born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is a left-handed opening batter, known for her elegant strokeplay and aggressive style of play.
Smriti Mandhana made her debut for the Indian women's cricket team in 2013 in a One Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh. She quickly established herself as one of India's most talented young players and has since become a regular member of the team in both ODI and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.
In 2018, Smriti Mandhana made history when she became the first Indian woman to score a century in a Women's Cricket Super League match. She also played a crucial role in the Indian team that reached the final of the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup. She scored 90 runs in the semifinal against Australia, which was one of the most important innings of her career.
