History was made on the field—and now, history is being made in the bank accounts of India’s women cricketers. After clinching their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title with a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa, the entire squad has been showered with multi-crore rewards from the BCCI, ICC, state governments, and private donors.
Deepti Sharma’s match-winning all-round performance—58 runs and 3 crucial wickets in the final—sealed the trophy, but it’s the collective effort that’s now being richly rewarded across the nation .
From national boards to individual states, the outpouring of financial recognition has been unprecedented in Indian women’s cricket. Here’s a detailed look at the cash rewards announced within 48 hours of the historic win at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced an immediate reward of ₹50 lakh for each member of the 15-player squad and support staff, totaling over ₹10 crores. This is the largest single payout in the history of Indian women’s cricket, signaling a major shift in institutional support .
Beyond the national board, several state governments rolled out individual incentives, honoring players hailing from their regions:
Notably, Punjab’s announcement included a Class-I gazetted officer position for captain Harmanpreet Kaur—a gesture blending financial and career security.
The ICC awarded India ₹12 crore as winners of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025—the highest prize pool ever for the tournament. This amount will be distributed among players, coaching staff, and team management as per BCCI guidelines .
When combined, individual players are expected to receive anywhere between ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore in total rewards—transforming their financial futures overnight.
| Player | State | BCCI (₹) | State Govt (₹) | ICC Share (Est.) (₹) | Total (Est.) (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Punjab | 50 lakh | 2.5 crore | 80 lakh | 3.8 crore |
| Shafali Verma | Haryana | 50 lakh | 2 crore | 80 lakh | 3.3 crore |
| Deepti Sharma | Maharashtra | 50 lakh | 1.5 crore | 80 lakh | 2.8 crore |
| Sree Charani | Haryana | 50 lakh | 2 crore | 80 lakh | 3.3 crore |
These figures don’t even include potential brand endorsements, which are already flooding in.
Financial rewards of this scale send a powerful message: women’s cricket is no longer a “side project.” It’s a mainstream, bankable, and nationally celebrated sport. For young girls in villages and cities alike, these crorepati athletes are now tangible proof that dreams can pay off—literally.
As Deepti Sharma put it in a post-award interview: “This isn’t just money. It’s respect. It’s validation.”
Times of India,
ICC – Women’s World Cup 2025 Official Site,
BCCI Official Website
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