Indian Women cricketers have been in high demand in franchise leagues across the globe due to the growing influence these players have. The 2026 edition of The Hundred has seen four players from the Indian women’s cricket team sign contracts for different franchises. Stars like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were pre-signed by Manchester Super Giants and Southern Brave, respectively. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma was roped in by Sunrisers Leeds in the auction, and Richa Ghosh by Manchester Super Giants in the auction as well. Their presence in international leagues outlines the rising stature of Indian players and their impact in franchise cricket.
Smriti Mandhana – Manchester Super Giants
Smriti Mandhana, the Indian star top-order batter, has been in sensational form in international cricket and only recently led the RCB Women to their 2nd title in the WPL. She was pre-signed by Manchester Super Giants Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. In her career in The Hundred so far, featuring for Southern Brave, she scored 676 runs from 29 innings at a strike rate of 139.09. She is a high-quality player who can score a large number of runs and also brings strong leadership.
Jemimah Rodrigues – Southern Brave
Jemimah Rodrigues, the Indian top-order batter, has been growing in confidence for the past couple of months since her sensational knock against the Australian Women in the Semi-Finals of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. She was pre-signed by Southern Brave for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. In her career in The Hundred so far, featuring for Northern Superchargers, she has scored 453 runs from 18 innings at a strike rate of 137.68. She has performed well on her side and will be a key component of their batting unit.
Richa Ghosh – Manchester Super Giants
Richa Ghosh, the Indian wicketkeeper, has been a phenomenal power-hitter for the Indian side, and she also played great knocks for RCB Women in the WPL. She was signed by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000 for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. In her career in The Hundred, she has scored 169 runs from 10 innings at a strike rate of 107. She has featured for Birmingham Phoenix (5 games) and London Spirit (6 games) in the competition so far. She will indeed be a dominant batting force that binds the middle order for the side, and she can provide the explosive finish required at the end.
Deepti Sharma – Sunrisers Leeds
Deepti Sharma, the Indian star all-rounder, has been one of the most valuable players in international cricket with her ability to contribute equally well with both bat and ball. She was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £27,500 for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. In her career in The Hundred so far, featuring for London Spirit both seasons, she has scored 289 runs from 12 innings at a strike rate of 126.75, and she has also picked up 18 wickets from 16 innings at an economy rate of 6.05. She will be a very valuable asset for the team with her all-around contributions. She was part of the title-winning Spirit squad in the 2024 season of the competition.
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