Mithali Raj, born on 3 December 1982 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of India’s most accomplished female cricketers. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, she has set multiple records in international cricket and captained the Indian women’s cricket team for many years.
Quick Bio:
Full Name: Mithali Dorai Raj
Nickname: Lady Sachin
Date of Birth: 3 December 1982
Age: 42 (2025)
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: Indian
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Profession: Cricketer
Marital Status: Unmarried
Siblings: Mithun Raj (Brother)
Net Worth: ₹50 Lakhs annually (approx. $67,000)
Personal Life
Mithali Raj hails from a family that has always supported her cricketing journey. Her father, Dheeraj Raj Dorai, a former Air Force officer, and her mother, Leela Raj Dorai, who held an important post as an officer, both encouraged Mithali’s pursuit of cricket. Her brother, Mithun Raj, is also supportive of her endeavors.
She completed her schooling at KS High School and Kasturba Gandhi Junior College in Secunderabad but chose to focus on cricket instead of pursuing higher education.
Career Highlights
Mithali Raj made her international debut in 1999 and went on to set several records in women’s cricket.
She became the first woman to score 6,000 runs in ODIs and set an unbeaten record with a score of 214 runs in a Test match against England.
As captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, she led the team to several significant achievements, including a 1-0 Test series win against England.
Mithali has been honored with the “Arjuna Award” and is widely regarded as one of the best female cricketers in the world.
Her leadership and consistency have helped raise the profile of women’s cricket in India and globally.
Cricket Career Statistics
Test Debut: 14 January 2002 vs England
ODI Debut: 26 June 1999 vs Ireland
T20I Debut: 5 August 2006 vs England
Test Match Stats:
- Matches: 10
- Runs: 663
- Average: 51
- Centuries: 1
- Highest Score: 214
ODI Stats:
- Matches: 197
- Runs: 6550
- Average: 51.17
- Centuries: 6
- Highest Score: 114
T20I Stats:
- Matches: 84
- Runs: 2232
- Average: 37.02
- Fifties: 14
- Highest Score: 76
Social Media Presence
Mithali Raj has a massive fan following on social media, with more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram and 9.3 million followers on Twitter. She actively engages with her followers, sharing insights from her life and career.
Interesting Facts
- Mithali Raj is not married.
- She is affectionately known as “Lady Sachin” for her consistent and groundbreaking performances.
- Mithali wears the number 3 jersey for India.
- Before she committed fully to cricket, Mithali was trained in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form.
- She is one of the highest-paid female cricketers in India, earning over ₹50 lakhs annually.
