From a cricket spectator to breaking multiple records as a batter—Smriti Mandhana’s rise is legendary! Born in Mumbai on July 18, 1996, and raised in Sangli, Maharashtra, cricket ran deep in her veins. Her father, a former district-level player, and her brother, Shravan, who represented Maharashtra U-19, played a pivotal role in shaping her early cricketing journey. She made her international debut in 2013 after which she has broken the ceiling repeatedly. Recently, Mandhana became the first player in WPL history to score multiple 80+ runs, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with sheer grit and determination. With this latest milestone, she has also surpassed 500 runs in WPL history, becoming only the sixth player ever to achieve this feat. A tough debut season in WPL 2023, a title-winning comeback in 2024, and now, rewriting records in 2025—Mandhana continues to inspire millions! #smritimandhana #wpl2025 #rcb [Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Women's Cricket]