The BCCI has unveiled a staggering Rs 51 crore cash reward for India’s triumphant Women’s World Cup team, celebrating their first-ever ICC title after a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium. This generous bonus, covering players, coaches, and support staff, comes atop the ICC’s Rs 40 crore prize money for the champions. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the bounty, likening the win to Kapil Dev’s 1983 men’s triumph that ignited a cricket revolution. Shafali Verma, Player of the Match for her explosive batting and crucial wickets, embodied the team’s all-round dominance in the final.

Saikia highlighted how the semifinal upset of Australia had already marked women’s cricket’s ascent to elite status. He praised BCCI reforms—introducing pay parity, boosting ICC prize pools, and enhancing domestic leagues—that fueled this success. The Rs 51 crore will be shared across the entire unit, honoring every role from captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership to the backroom staff’s dedication. This move reinforces the board’s vision to make women’s cricket a powerhouse.

The victory erases painful memories of final losses in 2005 and 2017, cementing India’s place among global giants. Harmanpreet’s tactical brilliance, Smriti Mandhana’s elegance, and Richa Ghosh’s firepower formed an unstoppable core. Packed stands and record TV viewership reflected nationwide euphoria, inspiring millions of girls to pick up bats. The BCCI’s reward is both celebration and investment in a brighter future.

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This financial windfall arrives as women’s cricket surges in popularity, with sold-out matches and growing sponsorships. The BCCI aims to expand academies, improve coaching, and increase international exposure. Saikia stressed the win’s lasting impact: a talent pipeline, better infrastructure, and heightened visibility for the sport across India’s heartlands.

With a combined Rs 91 crore in prizes, India’s women have not only claimed the cup but sparked a movement. The BCCI’s unprecedented reward sets a new standard, ensuring this golden moment propels women’s cricket to unprecedented heights for generations to come.

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