In a potentially groundbreaking move for women’s cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a massive ₹125 crore prize for the Indian women’s team if they emerge victorious in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. This significant reward, if confirmed, would match the prize money awarded to the men’s team after their recent T20 World Cup 2024 win. Such a gesture would mark a historic step towards gender parity in Indian cricket and establish an unprecedented financial incentive for the women’s squad.
The ICC itself has bolstered the tournament’s financial stakes, increasing the total prize pool by nearly 300% from the previous edition to US $13.88 million. The winner’s share from the ICC stands at US $4.48 million. Should India lift the coveted trophy, their players could stand to gain not only the official ICC prize money but also this substantial bonus from the BCCI, potentially accumulating close to ₹165 crore collectively. This comes as the Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, prepares to face South Africa in what promises to be a thrilling final on home soil. Their impressive journey to the final, marked by dominant performances against strong opponents, has already captured the nation’s attention and set the stage for a historic achievement. An official announcement from the BCCI regarding the prize money is anticipated following the conclusion of the final match, with sources suggesting ongoing deliberations.