Overview
- Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed a Rs 51 crore reward for the entire contingent, covering players, coaches, and support staff.
- The International Cricket Council winners’ share stands at USD 4.48 million, or roughly Rs 39.78 crore, the largest single payout yet in the women’s game.
- The 2025 Women’s World Cup prize pool rose to USD 13.88 million from USD 2.88 million in the previous edition, reflecting a substantial expansion of funding.
- Combined receipts for India’s champions are projected at about Rs 90 crore, short of the Rs 125 crore BCCI awarded to the men’s T20 World Cup winners in 2024.
- Saikia credited Jay Shah with policy changes that boosted women’s cricket, as India sealed the title with a win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai.