On November 2, 2025, Team India created history at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 and echoing the glory of the 1983 men’s triumph. The tournament featured a record prize pool of $13.88 million (₹122.5 crore) — a 273% increase from 2022. India earned $4.48 million as champions, while runners-up South Africa took home $2.24 million, and each semi-finalist received $1.12 million. The BCCI further rewarded the Indian team with an additional ₹51 crore bonus for their outstanding victory.
Prize Money Breakdown
- India (Champions): ₹39.78 crore from ICC plus ₹51 crore reward from BCCI, totaling ₹90.78 crore.
- South Africa (Runners-up): ₹19.88 crore from ICC.
Context and Record Increases
- The total prize pool for the 2025 Women’s World Cup was USD 13.88 million (around ₹123 crore), marking the largest payout for women’s cricket and a major step towards pay parity with men’s tournaments.
- India’s total receipt is the highest ever for a women’s or even men’s World Cup champion after including BCCI’s record bonus.
- South Africa’s runner-up award reflects the dramatic increase compared to previous editions, more than tripling the purse from 2022.
Bonus Details and Pay Parity
- The BCCI’s additional ₹51 crore reward aimed to celebrate the team’s maiden World Cup win and further address pay parity for women cricketers in India, surpassing the ICC’s official champion’s prize.
- The ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup was historic for introducing equal prize pools for men’s and women’s events.
Complete Table
| Team | ICC Prize Money | BCCI Bonus | Total Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹39.78 crore | ₹51 crore | ₹90.78 crore |
| South Africa | ₹19.88 crore | – | ₹19.88 crore |
These are approximate figures since exact individual splits and additional bonuses may vary by national board decisions and contracts. However, the lion’s share of the prize money is divided equally among the squad members.
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