- By Vishal Pushkar
- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Women's World Cup 2025: Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who was one of the batting mainstays for India in their World Cup-winning campaign, received a Rs 50 lakh reward by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday. Mandhana was the second-highest run getter in the recently concluded Women's World Cup.
Notably, Mandhana smashed 434 runs at an impressive average of 54.25.
"I began my cricketing journey playing age-group cricket for Maharashtra, and it is a matter of immense pride for me to represent my state," Mandhana said in a release.
"Our World Cup win was the result of collective effort, discipline, and teamwork from every player in the squad. I am grateful to MCA President Mr. Rohit Pawar and all office-bearers for this recognition.
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"MCA has been doing exceptional work for women cricketers, and the recently launched Maharashtra Women's Premier League, followed by the state team's victory in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, reflects this commitment."
Mandhana's match-winning 109 against New Zealand in the league stage stood out as one of the tournament's defining moments. She also hit two fifties during the tournament.
"The entire nation is immensely proud of the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their extraordinary achievement. Smriti Mandhana's remarkable consistency, determination, and match-winning performances were instrumental in securing the World Cup," Pawar said.
"We are delighted to honour her with a Rs 50 lakh award in recognition of her outstanding contribution. She continues to set new benchmarks and will undoubtedly inspire generations of young cricketers.
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"I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for consistently providing world-class infrastructure, opportunities, and an enabling environment for both Men's and Women's players to grow and excel."
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