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The Indian women’s team received approximately 40 crore rupees in prize money from the ICC for winning the World Cup. Now, the BCCI has also opened its coffers for the Indian women’s team.
The Indian women’s cricket team made history by winning the 2025 ODI World Cup. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final match held at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2nd. This marked the Indian women’s team’s first World Cup title. Meanwhile, the South African team’s dream of winning the title was shattered.
Following the Indian team’s victory, prizes are pouring in. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a major announcement for the players and team support staff. The BCCI will provide the Indian team with ₹51 crore in prize money. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed this. This is the first time the Indian women’s team will receive such a large prize money.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Devjit Saikia said, “Kapil Dev gave Indian cricket new energy and inspiration by leading India to the World Cup in 1983. Now, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have rekindled that same enthusiasm and excitement. They not only won the trophy, but also won the hearts of the entire nation.”
Devjit Saikia expressed gratitude to the ICC Chairman.
Devjit Saikia said that this victory will give a new direction to the future of women’s cricket in India and inspire the next generation of players. She also thanked ICC (International Cricket Council) Chairman and former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah for taking necessary steps for women players.
Devjit Saikia said, “Under Jay Shah’s leadership, women’s cricket has undergone significant changes. Pay parity has also been addressed. Recently, the prize money for the Women’s World Cup was increased by 300 percent, from $2.88 million to nearly $14 million. These steps have significantly boosted women’s cricket. The BCCI has also announced rewards of ₹51 crore for players, coaches, and support staff.”
The Indian team also received a prize money of $4.48 million (approximately ₹40 crore) from the ICC for winning the title, the largest prize money ever awarded in cricket history. For the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the ICC distributed a prize money of $13.88 million (approximately ₹123 crore), nearly three times the amount awarded for the 2022 edition.
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