In a historic moment for Indian cricket, the Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, won their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title in 2025 by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The landmark victory not only ended a long wait since their close finishes in 2005 and 2017, but also came with record-breaking prize money, solidifying the team’s place in cricketing history.
Total Prize Money Earned by India
The total prize money for the Indian team comprises,
- USD 4.48 million (approx ₹40 crore) from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for winning the World Cup
- ₹51 crore cash bonus announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for players, coaches, and support staff
- Grand Total: ₹91 crore
This makes it the highest financial reward ever awarded to a women’s cricket team for a single tournament victory — a major milestone in global women’s sports.
BCCI’s Historic Bonus Announcement
Devajit Saikia, BCCI Secretary, made the announcement following India’s victory,
- “BCCI is proud to reward our world champions with a ₹51 crore prize for their incredible achievement. This is not just about money—it’s about honouring their determination and rewriting cricketing history.”
- He also credited Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary from 2019 to 2024 and current ICC Chairman, for significantly advancing pay parity and financial recognition in women’s cricket.
ICC Prize Pool Sees 300% Increase
Under Jay Shah’s leadership, the ICC had already raised the total prize pool for the Women’s World Cup by 300%, increasing it from $3.5 million (₹31 crore) in 2022 to $13.88 million (₹123 crore) in 2025.
Key Payouts
- Winner (India): $4.48 million (~₹40 crore)
- Runner-up (South Africa): $2.24 million (~₹20 crore)
- Losing semifinalists: $1.12 million (~₹10 crore) each
This outstripped the prize pool of the 2023 Men’s World Cup, which stood at $10 million (~₹89 crore).
India’s Journey to the Title
India’s road to the final included,
- Unbeaten group stage run, with standout performances from Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Renuka Singh
- Semifinal victory over England, showcasing India’s growing depth
- A tense final against South Africa, where Harmanpreet’s all-round performance sealed the win
- This victory comes after heartbreaking final losses in 2005 and 2017, marking a complete turnaround in Indian women’s cricket.
Impact on Women’s Cricket in India
This win and its financial rewards are expected to,
- Inspire greater investment in domestic women’s cricket
- Accelerate grassroots participation among young girls
- Encourage corporate and media sponsorships for women athletes
- Cement India as a global powerhouse in women’s cricket
Static Facts
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Winner: India
- Runner-up: South Africa
- Total Prize for India: ₹91 crore
- ICC Share: ₹40 crore
- BCCI Bonus: ₹51 crore
- Prize Pool (2025): USD 13.88 million (~₹123 crore)
- Previous Winner (2022): Australia (₹12 crore prize)
- ICC Chairman: Jay Shah
- India Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
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