India, Nov. 3 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash prize of INR 51 crore for the women's team for winning their maiden World Cup title. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated South Africa in the summit clash by 52 runs at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to win the tournament for the first time in their history. The Indian side faced disappointment in the 2005 and 2017 editions, as they fell short at the last hurdle; however, 2025 changed everything, as the hosts won the eight-team tournament in front of their home fans.

The reward of INR 51 crore is higher than the prize money India will receive from the ICC. The apex cricket body will be handing out the tournament winners a prize of USD 4.48 millio...