The Hundred 2026 has seen four Indian players take part in the women’s competition, with Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma representing different teams. Their campaigns have produced a mix of strong batting performances, useful contributions and, in Jemimah’s case, an unfortunate injury setback. With the league stage now complete, Deepti Sharma is the only Indian player still in the competition, while Mandhana and Richa’s teams have been eliminated and Jemimah has been ruled out through injury.
The four players also had very different roles for their respective teams. Mandhana was one of Manchester Super Giants’ main batters at the top of the order, while Richa provided an attacking option in the middle order. Jemimah gave Southern Brave stability before her campaign was cut short, while Deepti became an important part of the Sunrisers Leeds bowling attack. Here is a closer look at how the four Indians performed during The Hundred 2026.
1. Smriti Mandhana – 232 runs (Manchester Super Giants)
Smriti Mandhana finished The Hundred 2026 as the highest run-scorer among the four Indian players, making 232 runs in seven matches for Manchester Super Giants. She averaged 38.66 and scored at a strike rate of 138.92, with her highest score being an unbeaten 88. Mandhana also hit 22 fours and nine sixes, showing her ability to combine her usual timing with an attacking approach. She finished with one fifty and remained one of the most important batters in the Manchester line-up throughout the league stage.
Mandhana’s individual numbers were strong, even though Manchester Super Giants could not turn their performances into a playoff place. Her unbeaten 88 was the clear highlight of her campaign and showed how effective she can be when she spends enough time at the crease. The 2026 season also gave her another opportunity to play in English conditions and compete in The Hundred after her previous successful seasons in the competition. She now finishes the campaign with 232 runs from seven innings, giving her a solid individual return despite her team’s early exit.
2. Jemimah Rodrigues – 143 runs (Injured)
Jemimah Rodrigues had a promising campaign with Southern Brave before an injury brought her season to an early end. She scored 143 runs in six matches, averaging 35.75 and striking at 131.19. Her highest score was 42 not out, while she hit 15 fours during the competition. She also produced several useful innings for Brave, including an unbeaten 42 that helped her side beat Sunrisers Leeds by five wickets. Her consistent contributions made her an important part of Southern Brave’s batting line-up during the league stage.
However, Rodrigues’ campaign was cut short after she suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave. The injury forced her to withdraw from the remainder of The Hundred, meaning she could not be part of Brave’s knockout campaign despite the team qualifying for the Eliminator. The setback also created uncertainty around her availability for the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with her recovery and further assessment expected to determine her return. For Southern Brave, losing a batter who had contributed consistently during the league stage was a major setback at an important point in the season.
3. Richa Ghosh – 114 runs (Manchester Super Giants)
Richa Ghosh finished The Hundred 2026 with 114 runs in seven matches for Manchester Super Giants. She averaged 19.00 and scored at a strike rate of 125.27, with her highest score being 54. Richa hit 10 fours and six sixes, underlining the attacking style that has become an important part of her game. Her fifty was the biggest highlight of her campaign and showed what she can offer when she gets enough time at the crease.
There were flashes of Richa’s power during the tournament, although she could not produce those contributions regularly enough to build a bigger overall tally. Manchester Super Giants also struggled to put together a consistent run of results and eventually missed out on the playoffs. Still, her 114 runs from seven matches, including a fifty, gave her valuable experience in the 100-ball format. The competition also gave her another chance to play in English conditions and face a variety of international bowling attacks.
4. Deepti Sharma – 12 wickets (league games)
Deepti Sharma has been the most successful Indian bowler in The Hundred 2026 and is now the only Indian player remaining in the competition. Representing Sunrisers Leeds, she finished the league stage with 12 wickets in eight matches, including a best of 3/11. She conceded 152 runs from 130 balls, giving her a bowling average of 12.66, an economy rate of 7.01 and a strike rate of 10.83. Her 12 wickets put her among the leading wicket-takers of the tournament.
With the bat, Deepti finished with 29 runs from two innings, including a highest score of 23, at a strike rate of 131.81. However, her biggest contribution has clearly come with the ball, where she has provided Sunrisers Leeds with control and regular wickets. Sunrisers Leeds have now reached the knockout stage, leaving Deepti with the chance to become the first of the four Indians to feature in the 2026 final.
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