The incredible achievement of the Indian women's cricket team to win the World Cup has not only brought immense pride to the country but also a huge reward of prize money. Their high-class performance throughout the tournament exhibited skill, determination, and teamwork, which inspired millions of people in the country. Recognizing their historic achievement, the cricket board, as well as the sponsors, have announced some impressive prize money to honour their hard work and dedication. This financial reward is symbolic of appreciation for their contribution to women's sports and the recognition of female athletes in India. The win is a new era for Indian women's cricket in the world.
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 started on 30th September 2025 at Guwahati, India, with the opening match between India vs Sri Lanka.
Eight teams participated: India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
The tournament had a record prize pool of USD 13.88 million, with USD 4.48 million going to the winners.
In the semifinal, India fought Australia to a historic chase, making it to the final.
The Player of the Match in the semifinal went to Harmanpreet Kaur for her outstanding all-round performance.
The Women's World Cup 2025 Final match was held on 2 November 2025, in Navi Mumbai, at DY Patil Stadium.
India batted first and scored 298/7 (50 overs).
South Africa were all out 246, losing by 52 runs.
Shafali Verma was Player of the Match for her brilliant 87 runs, followed by 2 wickets.
With this victory, India took home their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title, marking a historic moment in women's cricket.
The Women's World Cup 2025 ended with a glorious moment for India when they raised their first-ever World Cup title. Their tremendous teamwork, determination, and skill throughout the tournament inspired millions. With the brilliance of Shafali Verma and a good all-round show, India made history. It was a new golden era for women's cricket and also for national pride.