BCCI reportedly plans a ₹125 crore cash reward for India’s women team if they beat South Africa to win the World Cup — a landmark push for pay parity.
BCCI Plans Historic ₹125 Crore Reward for India Women’s Cricket Team
India’s women’s cricket team could receive a historic cash reward of ₹125 crore from the Board of Control for Cricket in India if they beat South Africa and lift the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. The proposed bonus would match the reward announced for the men’s side after their recent global triumph, marking a major moment for gender parity in Indian cricket.
The move follows BCCI’s earlier policy of equal match fees for men and women and reflects growing momentum behind equal pay debates in sport. A senior BCCI official that discussions are underway to ensure the women’s team receives a performance-based reward equal to the men’s, should they win the title in Navi Mumbai. Cricket fans and commentators have hailed the possibility as a landmark step that recognises the women’s team’s contribution to the game.
Historically, payouts to women’s squads have been far lower than men’s; in 2017, the India women’s team received ₹50 lakh per player after finishing runners-up. A ₹125 crore package would dramatically change that landscape, increasing individual payouts and support-staff compensation and signalling a stronger financial commitment from the cricket board to women’s cricket development. Long-tail searches likely to spike include: “BCCI ₹125 crore women’s World Cup reward details”, “how much will India women get if they win World Cup 2025”, and “BCCI equal reward women men cricket”.
For sponsors, broadcasters and grassroots programmes, the announcement—if confirmed—could accelerate investment in women’s leagues, talent pipelines and domestic support systems. It also opens editorial opportunities for explainers and FAQs such as “breakdown of ₹125 crore payout per player and staff”, “impact of cash reward on women’s cricket in India”, and “how BCCI decides performance bonuses” — high-intent, low-competition long-tail keywords ideal for follow-up coverage.
