A colossal ₹125 crore prize money is reportedly being considered by the BCCI for the Indian women’s cricket team if they conquer the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on home turf. This potential reward mirrors the substantial prize awarded to the men’s team following their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, emphasizing a new era of equal recognition and reward in Indian cricket. This move, if enacted, would represent one of the largest bonuses ever offered by a cricket board to a women’s national team.
The ICC has significantly amplified the stakes for this year’s Women’s World Cup, announcing a total prize pool of US $13.88 million, a substantial leap from previous editions. The victorious team is slated to receive US $4.48 million. Combining this with the proposed ₹125 crore from the BCCI, the Indian players could collectively achieve a staggering reward approaching ₹165 crore. The nation is eagerly anticipating the final match where India, under the astute leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, will compete against South Africa. Their dominant performances throughout the tournament have showcased their caliber and determination to secure a maiden World Cup title. Official confirmation of the BCCI’s generous offer is pending, with deliberations expected to conclude after the final showdown.