Patiala, 03 September (Sports Desk)
With less than a month until the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off in India and Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a massive increase in the tournament’s prize money. The eight-team event will feature a total prize pool of $13.88 million (USD), a remarkable 297% jump from the $3.5 million offered at the 2022 edition in New Zealand.
This prize pot surpasses the $10 million awarded at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup held in India two years ago. The announcement aligns with the ICC’s commitment to promoting women’s cricket, following their decision to introduce pay parity ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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The winners of the 13th Women’s Cricket World Cup will receive $4.48 million, a 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022. The runners-up will earn $2.24 million, up 273% from the $600,000 England received in 2022. Each of the two losing semi-finalists will take home $1.12 million, compared to $300,000 in the previous edition.
Every team participating in the group stage is guaranteed $250,000, with an additional $34,314 for each group-stage win. Teams finishing fifth and sixth in the group stage will each receive $700,000, while those in seventh and eighth place will earn $280,000.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah called the announcement a “defining milestone” for women’s cricket. “This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment and reflects our commitment to the long-term growth of women’s cricket,” Shah said. “Our message is clear: women cricketers must know they will be treated equally to men if they pursue this sport professionally. This uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class Women’s Cricket World Cup and inspire the next generation of players and fans.”
Shah added, “Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step, we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We urge all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.”
The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup will begin on September 30, with India facing Sri Lanka in the opening match in Guwahati.
