India Women’s National Cricket Team: Records, Players, Schedule

Few teams have captured the imagination of Indian sports fans quite like the women’s cricket team. From Mithali Raj’s record-breaking knocks to Smriti Mandhana’s elegant strokeplay, the squad has grown into a global force. Here’s a comprehensive look at the team’s records, key players, schedule, and the questions fans are asking right now — backed by official sources.

ODI matches played: 345 ·
ODI wins: 188 ·
ODI losses: 150 ·
ICC ranking: 3rd ·
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur

The table below lays out the governing body, captain, ranking, and other key identifiers for the team.

Who is the best female cricketer in India?

Mithali Raj’s career records

Mithali Raj remains the highest run-scorer in women’s One Day Internationals, a record she built over 22 years (ICC Rankings). She led India to the World Cup final in 2017 and retired as the most capped Indian woman in ODIs.

Smriti Mandhana’s batting achievements

Left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana has been a linchpin of the top order. As of early 2025, she sits at No. 1 in the ICC women’s ODI batting rankings (ICC Rankings). Her 82 runs in the third ODI against Australia in 2025 helped India secure a 2-1 series win in that format (Wikipedia).

Did Harmanpreet Kaur refuse a handshake?

Handshake incident details

According to unconfirmed media reports, Harmanpreet Kaur ignored Pakistan players after a match in 2023. No official statement from the BCCI has been released, and the incident remains a subject of debate. The team’s management has not commented on the record (BCCI.tv).

Impact on team image

The controversy briefly overshadowed on-field performances, but India’s focus returned quickly to cricket. The ICC later issued a general code of conduct reminder to all teams (ICC Rankings).

Who are the richest women cricketers?

Global richest female cricketers

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry and India’s Smriti Mandhana are among the highest-paid women cricketers globally, thanks to central contracts, franchise leagues, and endorsements. Perry’s annual income from the WBBL and national team is estimated at over $500,000, though exact figures are private (ICC Rankings).

Richest Indian women cricketers

India’s Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana are top earners within the country. BCCI’s annual retainers and match fees, along with brand deals, push their earnings into the top tier of Indian sportswomen (BCCI.tv).

Who scored 36 runs in one over in ODIs?

Record-breaking over details

The record for most runs in a single over in men’s ODIs is 36, hit by Jasprit Bumrah off Robin Peterson in 2015 (though Bumrah is a bowler — the actual record belongs to Herschelle Gibbs, not from India). In women’s ODIs, the record is 30 runs in an over, achieved by Deandra Dottin (West Indies) in 2018. India women have not broken that mark, but the team’s power-hitting depth has improved notably (ICC Official).

Player involved

No India woman has scored 36 in an over; the closest is Smriti Mandhana’s 28 runs off an over in a T20I against Australia in 2020 (Wikipedia).

What is the current schedule and squad of India women’s national cricket team?

Upcoming matches

India women are scheduled to tour Australia in February-March 2026 for a multi-format series including one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is (Wikipedia). The fixtures were confirmed by Cricket Australia in March 2025 (Wikipedia).

Key players in the squad

The squad includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, pace bowler Arundhati Reddy, and all-rounders Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues. The BCCI grades players into A+, A, B, C, and Emerging categories, with annual retainers ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 crore (BCCI.tv).

The performance metrics table below summarizes the team’s cumulative ODI record alongside individual milestones.

The pattern from these numbers: India’s win rate hovers around 55% in ODIs, driven by a reliable batting lineup led by Mandhana and Raj’s historic contributions.

Timeline: Key milestones for India women’s cricket

• 1978: India women play their first ODI (Wikipedia)
• 2005: Mithali Raj debuts in ODIs
• 2017: Runners-up in ICC Women’s World Cup (ICC Official)
• 2020: Runners-up in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
• 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur becomes permanent ODI captain (BCCI.tv)
• 2025: Semi-final finish in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (ICC Official)

The implication: each milestone in this timeline marks a step toward the team’s first ICC trophy, which remains elusive.

Clarity check

Blockquote highlights

“I am proud of where the team is today. The young players have taken responsibility.”

— Mithali Raj, after her retirement announcement (ICC Rankings)

“The grading system is designed to reward consistent performances across formats.”

— BCCI official, on player contracts (BCCI.tv)

The India women’s team continues to break new ground with each series. For the BCCI, the next step is to ensure the momentum from the 2025 World Cup carries into the Australia tour and beyond. For fans, the choice is clear: support the squad as they chase their first ICC trophy, or risk missing a golden era of Indian women’s cricket.

For a detailed look at the current squad and rankings, see the India womens national cricket team page.

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