The four Indian marquee players set to feature in the sixth edition of the Women's Hundred are Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma. Following significant league structural changes, private equity injections, and franchise rebranding, these premier athletes secured high-profile contracts.
Their selection occurred through a combination of direct retention strategies and competitive bidding blocks at the player auction.
Four Indian players set to in feature in Women's Hundred 2026
Here are the four Indian players who will feature in Women's Hundred 2026.
Smriti Mandhana (Manchester Super Giants):
Smriti Mandhana who is also India’s premier left-handed opening batter will headline the list as a direct marquee pre-signing. Shifting from her long-standing tenure at Southern Brave (where she won a title in 2023), Mandhana will join the rebranded Manchester Super Giants. She was valued at the top £90,000 tier and is tasked with establishing explosive starts in the powerplay alongside global icons like Meg Lanning.
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Richa Ghosh (Manchester Super Giants):
Richa Ghosh is an aggressive, hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batter, Ghosh was acquired out of the player auction by the Manchester Super Giants for a whopping £50,000. Ghosh offers high-velocity scoring and tactical flexibility. Her placement will create an exciting pairing with Mandhana, replicating their dynamic partnership from the Indian franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL. Her death-overs finishing capabilities have made her a major weapon.
Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave):
Jemimah Rodrigues is renowned for her dynamic running between wickets, middle-order stability, and field placement versatility, Rodrigues was retained early by the Southern Brave. She has moved away from Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers), Rodrigues now enters her fourth season in the tournament. She was signed at a premium £60,000 value, her familiarity with English conditions have remained crucial for stabilizing innings after early wickets.
Deepti Sharma (Sunrisers Leeds):
The top-ranked off-spinning all-rounder, Deepti Sharma has returned to the competition following a previous title-winning run with London Spirit. She was selected from the player auction by Sunrisers Leeds for £27,500. Deepti offers world-class tactical bowling variations and vital lower-order batting depth. Her high cricket IQ has made her an ideal defensive anchor in the 100-ball format. This dual inclusion reflects the massive global commercial appeal and tactical demand for top-tier Indian talent in overseas leagues. Playing throughout July and August, these four individuals remain the sole active Indian athletes cleared to participate.
