The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made history by announcing a monumental increase in the prize money for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup — a defining moment for gender equity in the sport.
💰 Key Highlights:
Total Prize Pool: USD 13.88 million, marking a 297% increase from the USD 3.5 million awarded in the 2022 edition.
Champion’s Purse: The winners will pocket a record USD 4.48 million, surpassing the USD 4 million awarded to the men’s winners in 2023.
Tournament Earners:
Runners-up: USD 2.24 million
Losing Semi-finalists: USD 1.12 million each
Teams finishing 5th–6th: USD 700,000 each
Teams finishing 7th–8th: USD 280,000 each
Inclusive Rewards:
All eight participating teams are guaranteed at least USD 250,000.
Each group-stage victory nets a bonus of USD 34,314.
🌍 Why This Matters:
Surpasses Men’s World Cup Purse: The total prize money eclipses the USD 10 million allocated to the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Landmark for Women’s Cricket: ICC officials hailed the move as a “landmark moment”, reinforcing commitment to growth and parity in women’s cricket.
Broader Financial Support: By expanding incentives across performance tiers, the ICC ensures all teams benefit — boosting competitiveness and visibility for every participant.
