India’s Women Create History — And Big Money Stakes
The Women in Blue are already living a dream. Beating Australia in the semifinal wasn’t just a win—it was a moment that rewrote Indian women’s cricket history. Now, as they gear up for the grand finale against South Africa on Sunday, November 2, there’s a lot more than glory on the line.
If India lift the trophy on home soil, they’ll pocket a whopping Rs 40 crore in prize money. Even if they finish runners-up, they’ll still take home Rs 20 crore, a massive payday that shows just how far women’s cricket has come.
ICC Makes History With Equal Pay
This World Cup isn’t just about runs and wickets—it’s about equality.
For the first time ever, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups.
The total prize pool stands at $13.88 million (approx. ₹116 crore) — nearly three times more than what was offered in the 2022 edition held in New Zealand, which had a purse of just $3.5 million.
This major leap is part of the ICC’s pay parity initiative, a commitment to ensure that women cricketers earn the same prize money as their male counterparts.
Prize Money Breakdown – Who Gets What
Here’s how the prize pool for the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup is divided:
- 🥇 Winners: $4.48 million (around ₹40 crore)
- 🥈 Runners-up: $2.24 million (around ₹20 crore)
- 🥉 Losing semifinalists: $1.12 million (around ₹9.3 crore) each
- 💪 Fifth & Sixth place: $280,000 each
- ⚡ Seventh & Eighth place: $280,000 each
- 🏏 All participating teams: $250,000 (around ₹2 crore) each
That means even teams finishing lower on the table are taking home significant rewards compared to past tournaments.
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A Win Beyond the Scoreboard
For Team India, the final isn’t just about the trophy—it’s about sending a message. The semifinal win against Australia will go down as one of the greatest in women’s cricket history, but a title win on home soil would be transformative.
Equal pay, record prize money, and a roaring home crowd — the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup Final is more than a cricket match. It’s a statement about progress, pride, and possibilities.
