Women’s World Cup Triumph: India’s Rewards, Reactions and Records

Women’s World Cup Triumph

By Krishna Arya | Network Bharat

India waited decades for this moment.
A moment when the Indian women’s cricket team would rise above pressure, past heartbreaks, and beyond expectations to lift their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy.

When captain Harmanpreet Kaur raised the silver cup under the stadium lights, the world saw history. What India felt was something deeper—relief, pride, and an emotional tidal wave that swept through every home that had ever tuned in to watch these women fight for recognition on a stage built for giants.

And India responded the only way a grateful nation could—by showering them with rewards, honours, and appreciation that matched the scale of their achievement.

The Road to Glory: A Timeline of India’s Historic Campaign

Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s Maiden World Cup Triumph: Full List of Rewards, Player Reactions, Stats, and the Journey That Made History

Match 1: India vs Australia — A Statement Win (Group Stages)

India stunned defending champions Australia with a thrilling last-over win.
Key Performer: Smriti Mandhana (89 off 72)
Turning Point: Renuka Singh’s 3-wicket burst in the powerplay.

“We knew if we beat Australia first, the world would take us seriously,”
— Smriti Mandhana

Match 2: India vs Pakistan — Calm Under Fire

A high-pressure chase became a one-sided show as Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62.

Match 3: India vs England — Bowling Brilliance

A low-scoring thriller ended with India defending 198, thanks to Deepti Sharma’s 4/27.

Semifinal: India vs South Africa — The Nail-Biter

Chasing 243, India held their nerve in the final over.
Player of the Match: Richa Ghosh (48* off 29)

“I just kept telling myself—don’t look at the scoreboard, look at the ball,”
— Richa Ghosh

Final: India vs New Zealand — The Moment That Changed Everything

India put up a solid 264/6, driven by Mandhana (72) and Harmanpreet (55).
The bowlers tightened the screws as New Zealand fell short by 23 runs.

When the final wicket fell, the stadium erupted, but the roar inside Indian homes was even louder. A moment decades in the making had finally arrived.

“This trophy wasn’t won today. It was won over years of believing we belonged here,”
— Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain

Full List of Rewards and Honours Received by the Players

1. BCCI’s Historic ₹51 Crore Reward

India’s Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a record-breaking ₹51 crore package for players and support staff.

Each squad member: ₹3 crore
Support staff: ₹1 crore each

This is the highest payout given to any Indian women’s cricket team to date.

2. ICC Prize Money: USD 4.48 Million

The ICC awarded India USD 4.48 million, the highest purse in women’s cricket history.

3. State Government Felicitations

Different states honoured their star performers with cash rewards, job offers, and public ceremonies.

Karnataka

Special cash prize for Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil, and others
Public reception at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium

Himachal Pradesh

Renuka Singh Thakur awarded state cash reward + future sports pension
Victory parade in Shimla

Maharashtra

State announced ₹50 lakh for its players
Recommendation sent for government jobs in the sports quota

Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Haryana and others

Rewards include cash, land considerations, and awards to families of the players

4. Corporate Rewards

Indian businesses celebrated the team like heroes.

Diamond Jewellery

Several corporate groups commissioned custom diamond pendants shaped like a cricket ball seam.

Solar Panel Installations

A sustainable gesture: companies offered to install solar panels in the players’ family homes.

Lifetime Scholarships

Top universities offered full scholarships for players and for young girls inspired by the victory.

The Numbers Behind the Victory: Key Stats From India’s Campaign

Highest Run-Getter (India): Smriti Mandhana – 472 runs
Best Bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur – 17 wickets
Most Sixes: Richa Ghosh – 12 sixes
Team Average Score: 251 runs per match
Bowling Economy (Team): 4.72
Most Catches: Harleen Deol – 7

Players React to the Overflow of Rewards

Smriti Mandhana

“These rewards matter because they show young girls that our country values women’s cricket as much as men’s.”

Deepti Sharma

“What I’ll remember most is the welcome in my hometown. Money comes and goes, but that love stays.”

Shafali Verma

“I want this victory to spark a million dreams—small-town girls like me need to know they belong.”

Renuka Singh Thakur

“My state’s honour means the world. It’s like they won the World Cup with me.”

Why This Victory Will Shape India’s Future

India’s women have always carried the weight of proving themselves twice—once as athletes and once as women in a male-dominated sport.
This World Cup changed that story.

The rewards are not just prizes; they are signals:

That women’s cricket is now mainstream.
That corporate India is ready to invest.
That states will honour daughters as proudly as sons.
That young girls will have role models they can relate to.

What Comes Next?

The team will soon embark on a celebratory India tour, with:

Felicitation ceremonies
School visits
Meet-and-greet fan events
A nationwide women’s cricket development campaign

For millions watching, this isn’t just a cricket win.
It’s the start of a new chapter in Indian sport.

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