The Indian women’s cricket team has achieved a historic win, lifting the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai. This monumental win has triggered a record-breaking financial reward, significantly celebrating the team’s success
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a massive ₹51 crore cash reward for the triumphant squad. This substantial prize money covers all players, coaches, and support staff. It stands as one of the most significant awards in Indian sports history.
Furthermore, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will award the Indian team $4.48 million (approximately ₹39.78 crore). This figure is the highest prize money ever given in the sport’s history. The total tournament prize pool of $13.88 million (₹123 crore) shows a 297% increase from the 2022 edition. These figures underscore the rapid global growth of women’s cricket in India.
A New Era for Indian Cricket: Indian Women’s Cricket World Cup Win
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia praised the victory. He said the win will transform the landscape of Indian cricket. “Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have won the hearts of all Indians,” Saikia stated. The victory will inspire the next generation of women cricketers.
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Jay Shah, ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, received credit for promoting gender equality. His efforts led to key changes:
- Pay parity for women cricketers was addressed.
- ICC women’s prize money saw a 300 percent increase, rising from $2.88 million to $14 million.
The dual windfalls from the ICC and BCCI recognize the team’s fearless performance against South Africa. Th
