The Indian women's cricket team received a massive wave of rewards, including a combined cash prize of approximately 90 crore rupees, diamond jewelry, and solar panels, after securing their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title on November 2, 2025. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, making history for Indian cricket.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]} This historic win triggered widespread celebrations and a host of unprecedented accolades for the team.^[6][8][10] ### Cash Rewards Totaling 90 Crore The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a significant cash reward of 51 crore rupees for the victorious team.^{[1][2][3][4][7][8][11]} This amount will be distributed among all players, support staff, and the national selection committee.^[1][3][4][7] BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the gesture, stating it was a token of appreciation for their remarkable accomplishment.^{[1][3][7][11]} "As a token of appreciation, the BCCI will reward the Indian women's cricket team with a cash award of Rs 51 crore for winning the World Cup. It includes all the players, support staff and the national selection committee," Saikia said.^[1][3] He further added, "The BCCI is elated and without touching anything from the ICC kitty, BCCI on its own is going to pay, as a reward, of INR 51 crores to the Indian team."^[4][7] This BCCI bonus comes in addition to the prize money from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Indian team received $4.48 million (approximately 39.78 to 42 crore rupees) from the ICC for winning the tournament.^{[1][12][4][5][7][9][13]} The combined total from both the BCCI and ICC brings the team's winnings to approximately 90 crore rupees.^[9][11] This financial recognition highlights the growing investment and value placed on women's cricket.^{[12][4][14][13]} ### ICC Prize Money Sees Historic Increase The ICC significantly increased the prize money for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The overall prize pool for the eight-team tournament totaled $13.88 million, marking a 297% rise from the $3.5 million offered in the previous edition in New Zealand in 2022.^{[12][15][6][8][9][14][13]} The winner's prize itself saw a 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022.^[12][13] The $4.48 million awarded to India for their victory even surpassed the $4 million received by the men's team in the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup.^{[12][15][4][13]} This increase aligns with the ICC's strategy to promote the growth of the women's game and achieve pay parity.^[12][15] ICC Chairman Jay Shah had announced this landmark increase in prize money ahead of the tournament, signaling a commitment to treat women cricketers on par with their male counterparts.^{[2][4][16][9][14]} ### Unique Gifts: Diamonds and Solar Panels Beyond the substantial cash prizes, the team members also received unique gifts from the private sector. Surat-based industrialist and Rajya Sabha member Govind Dholakia, founder and chairman of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd, pledged handcrafted diamond jewelry and rooftop solar panels for every player.^{[5][6][8][10][11]} Dholakia expressed his intention to honor the team's efforts both on and off the field.^[6][8] He explained that the gesture was "a way to recognise the courage and discipline of the players who have inspired millions with their performances."^[6] Dholakia added that this "heartfelt gesture" reflects a belief that "true success must uplift both people and the planet."^[6] This initiative highlights the broad appreciation for the team's historic achievement.^[6][8] ### State Governments Also Reward Champions Individual players also received rewards from their respective state governments. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a cash award of 1 crore rupees for pacer Renuka Singh Thakur, who hails from Shimla.^[1][5][8] Similarly, the Madhya Pradesh government declared a reward of 1 crore rupees for Kranti Goud.^[1][5][8] The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) also recognized its players and coaching staff. The PCA announced 11 lakh rupees each for captain Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur.^[5][8] Fielding coach Munish Bali received 5 lakh rupees for his contribution to the team's success.^[5][8] The Maharashtra cabinet also decided to award cash rewards to Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav.^[5] This outpouring of recognition, from national cricket boards to individual industrialists and state governments, underscores the significant impact of India's maiden Women's World Cup victory. The rewards not only celebrate the team's historic achievement but also aim to inspire future generations of female cricketers in India.