Indian women’s cricketers continue to attract strong interest in franchise leagues worldwide as their influence in the game keeps growing. In The Hundred Women’s 2026, four members of the Indian national side have secured deals with different teams. Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were pre-signed by Manchester Super Giants and Southern Brave, respectively. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma joined Sunrisers Leeds during the auction, and Richa Ghosh was also picked up by Manchester Super Giants at the same event. Their participation in overseas competitions highlights the increasing prominence of Indian players and their impact on franchise tournaments.
Smriti Mandhana – Manchester Super Giants
India’s leading top-order batter Smriti Mandhana has enjoyed strong form in international cricket and recently captained RCB Women to their second Women’s Premier League title. She was pre-signed by Manchester Super Giants Women ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred. Previously representing Southern Brave in the competition, Mandhana has accumulated 676 runs from 29 innings at a strike rate of 139.09. Her consistency at the top of the order, combined with leadership experience, makes her a significant addition to the squad.
Jemimah Rodrigues – Southern Brave
Jemimah Rodrigues has gained confidence in recent months following her standout performance against Australia Women in the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. She was pre-signed by Southern Brave for the upcoming edition of The Hundred. In earlier appearances for Northern Superchargers, Rodrigues scored 453 runs from 18 innings at a strike rate of 137.68. Her contributions are expected to strengthen the batting line-up and provide stability in the top order.
Richa Ghosh – Manchester Super Giants
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh has built a reputation as an aggressive middle-order player and delivered impactful performances for RCB Women in the WPL. She was acquired by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000 in the auction for the 2026 tournament. Across her previous stints in The Hundred, she has scored 169 runs from 10 innings at a strike rate of 107. Ghosh has represented Birmingham Phoenix in five matches and London Spirit in six. Her ability to accelerate the scoring rate is expected to play a key role in shaping the team’s middle-order approach.
Deepti Sharma – Sunrisers Leeds
All-rounder Deepti Sharma remains one of India’s most reliable performers due to her effectiveness with both bat and ball. She was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £27,500 in the auction. Representing London Spirit in previous seasons of The Hundred, Deepti has scored 289 runs from 12 innings at a strike rate of 126.75 and claimed 18 wickets in 16 innings with an economy rate of 6.05. She was also part of the title-winning Spirit side in the 2024 season, underlining her value as an all-round contributor.
The presence of these four players in the 2026 competition reflects the continued rise of Indian women cricketers in franchise leagues and their growing role in shaping the tournament’s competitive landscape.
