India won record prize money by becoming champions, Bangladesh also got 7 crores
The cricket world witnessed a new chapter in history in the first week of November. The biggest stage of women's cricketICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025India women's cricket team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to become the first women's cricket team to win the World Cup. The victory not only brought the trophy but also a record amount of prize money. India is the championRs. 42 crore(about 550 million Bangladeshi taka), and Bangladesh, which is in seventh place, hasAbout 7 crore takaLet's hear the full story of this historic event in detail.
India won the toss and elected to bat first in the final. Despite losing wickets early on, the captainHarmanpreet Kaur- India posted 285/7 thanks to a blistering innings of 120 runs and Smriti Mandhana's 85. In reply, South Africa started brilliantly, but Indian spinner Radha Yadav took 4 wickets and pacer Renuka Singh took 3 wickets as the Proteas were bundled out for 233. Harmanpreet was named Man of the Match.
With this victory, India created another record—Highest prize money in women's cricketThe total prize pool of the ICC was$13.88 million(1.53 billion Bangladeshi taka)—which is 297% more than the previous season.
Full breakdown of prize money: Who got how much?
ICC sets minimum for each team2.5 million dollars(Rs. 2.2 crore) participation fee. In addition, for every win in the group stage$34,314(30 lakh rupees) bonus. Results:
70 million in Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Jyoti's team won the only match by defeating Pakistan in the group stage. They got $34,000 bonus + $2.8 lakh for seventh place + $2.5 lakh for participation fee = totalAbout 564,000 dollarsIn Bangladeshi currency6 crore 83 lakh taka—Which is being called round7 crore।
The Journey to Bangladesh: A Story of Victory
Bangladesh's women's team started this World Cup with a bang. They surprised everyone with a 7-wicket win over Pakistan. But they lost the next 6 matches—to Australia, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. However,Fariha Trishna12 wickets andNahida AkhtarHis all-rounding has captured everyone's hearts. BCB has announced that with this 7 crore takaWomen's Cricket AcademyAndDomestic leagueWho will be made stronger?
BCCI's mega bonus: 51 crores!
In addition to ICC's 42 crores, BCCI has announcedRs 51 croreBonus. Every player will receive2 crore, Coaching staff1 croreTotalRs. 93 crore—which is the highest incentive ever in women's cricket.
Why so much money? A new era for women's cricket
Equality: More prize money than the 2023 Men's World Cup.
Development: Participation fees for small parties—a dream ladder for a party like Bangladesh.
Viewer: 40,000 spectators at the final, 100 million viewers on TV.
Future: Bangladesh's dream
7 crore taka is a game changer for women's cricket in Bangladesh. The BCB chairman said, "With this money, we will provide scholarships to 500 girls, open 10 new academies." The Tigresses are dreaming of reaching the semi-finals in the 2027 World Cup.
India's victory is not just a trophy—it's the beginning of a golden era for women's cricket. And Bangladesh's 7 crores proved—if you fight on the field, the money will come. It's time to dream bigger in the future. Cricket fans, keep your eyes on the field—many more records will be broken!
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