{"id":9506,"date":"2025-11-03T09:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=654783"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:19:45","slug":"how-much-prize-money-will-indias-womens-world-cup-champions-get-full-breakdown-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/how-much-prize-money-will-indias-womens-world-cup-champions-get-full-breakdown-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"How much prize money will India\u2019s Women\u2019s World Cup champions get? Full breakdown explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

India\u2019s historic ICC Women\u2019s World Cup triumph has not only delivered a moment of unmatched pride but also unlocked the biggest-ever financial reward in the history of women\u2019s cricket in the country. Following the iconic win over South Africa, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a record Rs 51 crore cash prize<\/strong> for the team.<\/p>\n

This landmark victory marks India\u2019s first-ever Women\u2019s World Cup title across both ODI and T20I formats, finally erasing the heartbreaks of the 2005 and 2017 finals<\/strong> and inspiring a new generation of cricketers.<\/p>\n

What did BCCI announce?<\/h3>\n

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the reward after the win, stating that the team, along with coaches and support staff, will share a Rs 51 crore prize pool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 1983, Kapil Dev ushered in a new era for Indian cricket. Today, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have done the same for women\u2019s cricket,\u201d Saikia told ANI.
\nHe praised BCCI\u2019s ongoing commitment to women\u2019s cricket, highlighting key reforms under Jay Shah, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Pay parity<\/strong> for women\u2019s players<\/li>\n
  • 300% hike in ICC Women\u2019s tournament prize money<\/strong>, from $2.88 million to $14 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Saikia emphasised that these steps have significantly elevated the sport\u2019s stature and support ecosystem in India.<\/p>\n

    ICC Prize Money vs BCCI Reward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/th>\nAmount<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    ICC Women\u2019s World Cup winners\u2019 prize<\/td>\n$14 million (~Rs 116 crore)<\/strong> (global purse \u2014 share depends on team distribution policy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BCCI prize for Team India<\/td>\nRs 51 crore<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Note: ICC prize money is awarded to the board, which then allocates the share to players and staff. BCCI\u2019s direct Rs 51 crore reward ensures a massive personal financial boost for the squad.<\/p>\n

    Who gets the reward?<\/h3>\n

    The BCCI confirmed the reward covers:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Players<\/li>\n
    • Coaches<\/li>\n
    • Support staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This ensures everyone behind the scenes shares in the historic glory.<\/p>\n

      A performance to remember<\/h3>\n

      India\u2019s title run was powered by:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Shafali Verma\u2019s blistering 87<\/strong> and two wickets<\/li>\n
      • Deepti Sharma\u2019s all-round masterclass<\/strong> \u2014 58 runs & record-breaking 5\/39<\/strong> in the final<\/li>\n
      • Solid contributions from Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Harmanpreet Kaur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        India posted 298\/7<\/strong>, then bowled South Africa out for 246<\/strong>, despite Laura Wolvaardt\u2019s valiant century.<\/p>\n

        What this means for women\u2019s cricket<\/h3>\n

        This moment marks a turning point for women\u2019s cricket in India \u2014 financially, culturally, and emotionally. With unprecedented prize money, pay parity, and institutional support, India\u2019s women cricketers now stand at the dawn of a new era.<\/p>\n

        As Saikia said, \u201cThey have not just won a trophy \u2014 they have won the hearts of Indians and paved the way for the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

        \n

        India\u2019s champions now return home not just with a trophy but with history made, pride restored, and a financial windfall like never before in women\u2019s cricket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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