India etched its name in cricket history by winning its first ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title. Win over South Africa by 52 runs In a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma lead India to first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup win
The win proved to be a memorable moment for Indian women’s cricket, as the team became the first Asian team to win a global title across all formats. India’s success was driven by Shafali Verma’s explosive 87 runs and the all-round brilliance of Deepti Sharma – scoring a crucial 58 runs and taking a brilliant five wickets (5/39). Despite the South African captain Laura Wolvaardt’s courageous centuryIndia’s bowlers sealed the victory by bowling out the Proteas for 246 runs, leading to celebrations across the country.
BCCI rewarded Team India with record amount
After the victorious campaign, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a huge cash prize of ₹51 crore for the World Cup winning team. The prize, apart from the ICC prize money, will be distributed among the players, coaches, selectors and support staff led by head coach Amol Muzumdar. BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia lauded the team’s remarkable achievement, calling it a defining moment for Indian cricket. She also lauded the efforts of ICC President Jay Shah in elevating women’s cricket to the global level in view of the increased ICC prize pool for the Women’s World Cup.
“BCCI is very happy and without touching anything from ICC’s kitty, BCCI on its part is going to award Rs 51 crore to the Indian team. This amount will be given to the players, selectors as well as the support staff headed by Amol Muzumdar.” Saikia said during the announcement.
A new era for women’s cricket in India
The prize money of ₹51 crore is a powerful testament to BCCI’s commitment to empowering women’s cricket and celebrating India’s sporting excellence. This honor not only recognizes the extraordinary dedication of the players but also sets a new benchmark for the future of women’s sports in the country. India’s World Cup win and the rewards that followed have sparked a new wave of enthusiasm for women’s cricket, inspiring young girls across the country to dream big. With increased investment, recognition and global success, Indian women’s cricket has firmly entered a new golden era – one defined by resilience, talent and a steadfast pursuit of excellence.
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