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From cash rewards to gold-plated glory: How states are honouring the Women's World champs

Poulomi Chakraborty

Special honors for India Women (Source: @MyCric101/x.com)Special honors for India Women (Source: @MyCric101/x.com)

All the achievements are on one side, and winning the World Cup is a whole different glory. After years of waiting, heartbreak, and near misses, the Women in Blue lifted their long-awaited Women’s World Cup trophy, and the nation erupted in endless joy.

Eleven warriors from across the country didn’t just lift a trophy; they lifted the pride of their homes, their roots, and their states on the world stage. As the states announced some special prizes for them, let’s have a look at how the states are felicitating the World Champions.

PCA honors Harmanpreet and Amanjot with a special cash prize

After years of heartbreak and painful endings, the India Women’s side finally lifted the Women’s World Cup 2025 with dominance. Turning blows into strengths, they defeated South Africa Women in the final, and they lifted the coveted trophy and the final reward of years of hard work couldn’t be more perfect.

As the entire squad showcased excellence, captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s contribution has been superior as she guided the side to their maiden World Cup glory. Along with her, Amanjot Kaur’s outstanding catch of Laura Wolvaardt turned the tide in the final game.

For their unconventional effort, the Punjab Cricket Association announced a special prize for both of them. As the players made Punjab proud, the Punjab Cricket Association announced 11 lakh prize money for each of the stars, as they will arrange a ceremony to felicitate them.

Maharashtra set to honor Smriti, Jemimah, and Radha

In the entire tournament, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Rada Yadav gifted some of the best moments to the fans. Smriti’s consistency, Rada Yadav’s magic on the field, and Jemimah’s heroic century in the semifinal propelled India towards glory. As the champions delivered when it mattered the most, and now it's the time for their reward.

Those three superstars made Maharashtra proud on the global stage, and the state is set to give them a reward. The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a cash reward of ₹2.25 crore for Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav, honoring their incredible achievement.

CAB prepares a special honor for Richa Ghosh

Richa Ghosh, the 22-year-old girl from Siliguri, West Bengal, achieved a glory that remained untouched by legends like Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami. She became the first player from the state to win a World Cup. As Richa did something great, the Cricket Association of Bengal planned something big for the World Champion.

The cricket association is set to facilitate the youngster with a gold-plated bat and ball in a special ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens. To make the moment even more unforgettable, the mementos will carry the signatures of Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami, a tribute to her remarkable impact on Indian cricket.

Uttarakhand announces 50 lakh honor for Sneh Rana

Hailing from Uttarakhand, Sneh Rana made her state proud on the big stage. Being a member of the India Women’s World Cup-winning squad, she lifted the highly anticipated World Cup trophy. In six World Cup games, she secured 7 wickets.

After her incredible achievement, the Uttarakhand Government has stepped up for something big. The CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the champion and announced a reward of 50 lakhs for her.

Himachal government steps up big to honor Renuka’s heroics

Hailing from a small village of Himachal Pradesh to lifting the prestigious World Cup trophy, Renuka Singh Thakur has come a long way. Even after securing just three wickets in six matches, Renuka has been a massive support to the side, and she fulfilled her childhood dream on that glorious night.

As the ace pacer just not lifted the trophy, she became the pride of Himachal Pradesh. After her exceptional contribution, Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a prize money of 1 crore.

Madhya Pradesh set to honor Kranti Goud with cash reward

In the India Women’s side, Kranti Goud rose as the next big thing in world cricket. In eight matches in the recently ended tournament, she secured nine wickets. As she played a crucial role in the historic triumph, the Madhya Pradesh Government announced a special prize for her.

The Madhya Pradesh CM said the youngster will receive 1 crore cash prize in recognition for her endless contribution to the World Cup-winning side. Her journey and heroics now stand as a beacon of inspiration for countless young cricketers across the country