IND-W vs SA-W Final: India Revel In Celebration As Women's Team Win Maiden World Cup, BCCI Announces Rs 51 Crore Cash Reward

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 💙

No better moment for the #WomenInBlue to unveil their team song. 🥳🎶#TeamIndia | #CWC25 | #Final | #INDvSA | #Champions pic.twitter.com/ah49KVTJTH

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 3, 2025

"This was my dream, and you’ve made it come true. Shafali Verma‘s 70 and two big wickets, Deepti Sharma's fifty and a fifer... absolute brilliance from both. The cup’s home," Goswami posted on X.

This was my dream, and you’ve made it come true 💙@TheShafaliVerma‘s 70 and two big wickets, @Deepti_Sharma06’s fifty and a fifer...absolute brilliance from both. The cup’s home 🇮🇳🏆#WomensWorldCup2025 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/RwCDe8RATl

— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) November 2, 2025

"This is the start. We wanted to break this barrier. And our next plan is to make this a habit. We were waiting for it, now this moment has come. So many big occasions are coming, and we want to keep improving. This is not the end, just the beginning," the skipper said.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag also lauded the team, saying the win would inspire many to dream and shine in life.

"Champions! Har chauke har wicket, apne Jajbe se poore desh ka dil jeet liya! Proud of our World Champion girls. What a victory. @ImHarmanpreet Kaur aur unki team ne poori generation ko sapna de diya jeetne ka, ladne ka, chamakne ka! #CWC25," he tweeted.

Champions!

Har chauke har wicket, apne Jajbe se poore desh ka dil jeet liya! Proud of our World Champion girls 🇮🇳

What a victory. @ImHarmanpreet Kaur aur unki team ne poori generation ko sapna de diya jeetne ka, ladne ka, chamakne ka! 🇮🇳#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/wsDS8tFPTy

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 2, 2025

"Champions of the World I’ve seen this dream for over two decades, to watch the Indian women lift that World Cup trophy. Tonight, that dream finally came true. From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment. To the new champions of world cricket, you didn’t just win a trophy, you won every heart that ever beat for Indian women’s cricket. Jai Hind," the former India captain wrote on X.

Champions of the World 💙🇮🇳

I’ve seen this dream for over two decades, to watch the Indian women lift that World Cup trophy.

Tonight, that dream finally came true.

From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a… pic.twitter.com/MgClC7QE9J

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 2, 2025

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 2, 2025

📽️ Raw Reactions

Pure Emotions ❤️

The moment when #WomenInBlue created history by winning the #CWC25 Final 🥳#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/5jV4xaeilD

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 3, 2025

"You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls!" Gambhir wrote in a post on X.

You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/51k29fIAO4

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 3, 2025

"Last month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah increased women's prize money by 300%. Earlier, the prize money was $3.88 million, and now it has been increased to $14 million... BCCI has also announced a reward prize of Rs 51 crores for the entire team- players, coaches, selectors, and support staff," BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI.

#WATCH | Mumbai | BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia says, "... Last month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah increased women's prize money by 300%. Earlier, the prize money was $3.88 million, and now it has been increased to $14 million... BCCI has also announced a reward prize of Rs 51 crores… https://t.co/lcNdCO9IKp pic.twitter.com/QZ8mc6wiKF

— ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2025

World Champions! 🇮🇳🏆

Congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team as they win their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! 👏 #TeamIndia #CWC25

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) November 2, 2025

“Good morning world," Jemimah wrote, posing in a picture with Smriti Mandhana holding the trophy.

Good luck taking the trophy away from Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana 🫶#CWC25 Final highlights 📲 https://t.co/lZxtDWXFTv pic.twitter.com/JaRNOhGeZP

— ICC (@ICC) November 3, 2025

"1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women’s cricket. Well done, Team India. You’ve made the whole nation proud," the cricket legend wrote in an X post.

1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. 🏏

Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift… pic.twitter.com/YiFeqpRipc

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 2, 2025

"The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done india. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country. Jai hind," Kohli wrote in a post on X.

Inspiration for generations to come, you’ve made every Indian proud with your fearless cricket and belief throughout. You guys deserve all the accolades and enjoy the moment to the fullest. Well done Harman and the team. Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/f9J34QIMuP

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 2, 2025

"A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports," PM wrote in a post on X.

A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2025

In a post on X, President Murmu said, "My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women's cricket team on winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well, and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women's cricket to even higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud."

My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 2, 2025

India's wait for a Women's World Cup title finally came to an end on an indelible Sunday evening, as Harmanpreet Kaur's bold brigade outwitted South Africa by 52 runs in a high-voltage final. 

𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🏆

Congratulations to #TeamIndia on winning their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 🇮🇳

Take. A. Bow 🙌#WomenInBlue | #CWC25 | #Final | #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/rYIFjasxmc

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 2, 2025