Indian women’s cricket has finally lived its dream. Heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017 are now history. Team India lifted their first-ever Women’s World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, and the country is buzzing with pride. The girls showed character, passion, and fight. And this time, they finished the job. From emotions in the stands to tears on the field, it was a moment India will remember forever. To honor this historic win, the BCCI announced a massive prize reward, and while reports earlier hinted at Rs 125 crore, the board confirmed a different, yet huge, amount.
BCCI Announces Grand Reward
Right after India’s iconic win, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed a staggering Rs 51 crore prize for the team and support staff. Yes, not Rs 125 crore as rumors suggested earlier, but still a huge appreciation gesture. This reward celebrates not just cricket, but every young girl who dreams of wearing the India jersey. The men’s team received Rs 125 crore after their T20 World Cup win in 2024, and the women’s side is now proudly walking on the same big stage. Apart from this BCCI reward, Team India also pocketed Rs 42.66 crore as prize money and match-winning incentive from ICC. Power move for women’s cricket, right?
Jay Shah And BCCI’s Push For Women’s Cricket
BCCI President Jay Shah congratulated the team with heartfelt words. He credited the women for starting a new era, just like Kapil Dev’s team did in 1983. And honestly, isn’t that true? From pay parity to increased investments to massive WPL success — the revolution has been building. Jay Shah reminded everyone that women’s cricket prize money was increased by 300%. From $2.88 million to $14 million — this is huge. He called this victory “a historic achievement” and praised Harmanpreet Kaur & team for inspiring the nation.
India’s Dominating Performance
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl. India didn’t panic. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set the tone. A solid opening partnership, followed by Jemimah Rodrigues joining the party, helped India reach a strong base. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma kept the score ticking, and the final flourish came from Deepti and Richa Ghosh. India posted 298/7 — a commanding total for a World Cup final. South Africa started positively, but the pressure and class of India’s bowling showed up.
Shafali chipped in not just with the bat, but with wickets too. Laura Wolvaardt fought alone, scoring a stunning century, but Deepti Sharma turned the game with a magical spell. Five wickets in a World Cup final — this is legacy stuff. South Africa fell short by 246 runs. History was made. India finally lifted the World Cup.
Heroes Of The Final
Shafali Verma was pure fire, 87 runs and 2 wickets. Deepti Sharma was sensational, 58 runs and a five-wicket haul. These two didn’t just play cricket. They played for every Indian who wished this day would come. Shafali won Player of the Match. Deepti earned Player of the Tournament. Goosebumps, right?
A New Dawn For Indian Women’s Cricket
This victory isn’t just about one trophy. It’s about changing the future. Girls from every corner of India will now believe. This isn’t just a win. It’s a movement. And this team just lit the spark.
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