BCCI set to announce BIG pay hike for India’s Women Domestic cricketers, boosting pay across

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce a massive pay hike for domestic women cricketers, a move that will more than double per-day match fees for both senior and junior players. The decision marks another significant milestone for women’s cricket in India and comes on the back of the national team’s historic success on the global stage.

India’s women’s team recently lifted their maiden World Cup title, winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at home in November. Following that landmark achievement, domestic women cricketers now have another reason to celebrate.

Why This Pay Hike Is a Big Moment for Women’s Cricket

Recognition Beyond International Success

In a major step toward strengthening the domestic ecosystem, the BCCI plans to significantly increase match fees across women’s domestic tournaments. The revised structure aims to ensure that domestic players—who form the backbone of India’s talent pipeline—are better rewarded for their efforts.

Under the proposed changes, senior women cricketers will see their per-day match fees rise from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000, marking a more than twofold increase.

Current Match Fees for Women’s Domestic Cricketers

Existing Pay Structure (Before Revision)

At present, match fees in women’s domestic cricket are structured as follows:

Senior Women’s Tournaments

• Playing XI: Rs 20,000 per day

• Reserves: Rs 10,000 per day

Junior Women’s Tournaments (All T20 Matches)

• Playing XI: Rs 10,000 per day

• Reserves: Rs 5,000 per day

Because of this structure, a senior women’s cricketer currently earns around Rs 2 lakh per season if her team competes only in the league stages of senior tournaments.

New Pay Structure to Be Announced by BCCI

Revised Match Fees for Senior Women’s Tournaments

Under the new pay structure set to be implemented soon by the BCCI, senior women cricketers will receive substantially higher match fees:

Multi-Day / One-Day Matches

• Playing XI: Rs 50,000 per day

• Reserves: Rs 25,000 per day

T20 Matches

• Playing XI: Rs 25,000 per day

• Reserves: Rs 12,500 per day

Junior Women’s Tournaments Also Get a Major Boost

Updated Fees for Junior Women’s Matches

The pay hike extends to junior women’s cricket as well, ensuring better financial support at the grassroots level:

Multi-Day / One-Day Matches

• Playing XI: Rs 25,000 per day

• Reserves: Rs 12,500 per day

T20 Matches

• Playing XI: Rs 12,500 per day

• Reserves: Rs 6,250 per day

This revision represents a significant jump from the existing structure and is expected to improve retention and motivation among young players.

BCCI Official Statement on the Pay Hike

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the development, highlighting continuity with earlier reforms in Indian cricket.

As he told TOI:
“We have more than doubled the match fees of India’s domestic women cricketers. We are only carrying forward the initiative of (former BCCI secretary and current ICC chairman) Jay Shah, who introduced pay parity for India’s international cricketers,”

Why This Decision Matters for the Future

Strengthening the Domestic Talent Pipeline

This pay hike is expected to:

• Improve financial security for domestic women cricketers

• Encourage more young players to pursue cricket professionally

• Strengthen India’s women’s domestic structure, which feeds the national team

With India’s women’s cricket riding high after World Cup success, the revised pay model reflects a broader push toward sustainability, parity, and long-term growth.