DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, revealed a record prize money for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
“The ICC have lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive $7,958,080 (US$) — more than double that of the 2023 edition,” the apex cricketing body said in a release.
The winner of the tournament will receive a staggering $2.34 million, marking a 134% increase from the last edition, where champions walked away with $1 million. The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, while the semi-finalists will get $675,000 each.
“The prize money extends beyond the knockout stages, as each group stage win will now be rewarded with $31,154, reflecting a 78% increase from last year’s $17,500,” the ICC revealed.
“Furthermore, teams that exit during the group stage won’t leave empty-handed. There is a base prize of $112,500 awarded to all 10 participating teams, totalling $1.125 million.
“Teams finishing fifth to eighth will earn $270,000 each, and teams finishing ninth and 10th earn $135,000 each. These changes underscore the ICC’s commitment to growing and recognising women’s cricket, ensuring that all teams and players are well-supported.”
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Meanwhile, the trophy of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will reach Lahore on September 18 to embark on a three-day trophy tour of Pakistan.
The trophy will be on display during the second T20I between the Pakistan women’s team and South Africa in Multan on the same day.
Meanwhile, on September 19, the trophy will be on display in Faisalabad during the Champions One-Day Cup clash between Dolphins and Stallions.
The Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy will stay in Faisalabad and will be taken to different places before going to Dubai on September 21.
The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh however due to the ongoing political turmoil in the country, it was relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the matches staged in Dubai and Sharjah.
The mega event will kick off with hosts Bangladesh taking on Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah before Pakistan open their campaign against Sri Lanka later that day at the same venue.
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