Record prize money announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive increase in prize money for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with the overall pool soaring to an unprecedented $13.88 million.

Set to be staged across India and Sri Lanka from September 30, the 13th edition of the Women’s World Cup will see a four-fold jump from the $3.5 million offered at the previous edition in New Zealand in 2022.

The prize pot even surpasses the $10 million distributed at the Men’s World Cup in India just two years ago.

The winners in 2025 will pocket $4.48 million, a 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022.

The runners-up will claim $2.24 million (up from $600,000), while the two semi-finalists will take home $1.12 million each, compared to $300,000 three years ago.

Every participating team is guaranteed $250,000, with group-stage victories worth an additional $34,314 each.

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Teams finishing fifth and sixth will earn $700,000 apiece, while seventh and eighth place will collect $280,000 each.

Calling the move a “defining milestone,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the decision reflects the governing body’s long-term commitment to women’s cricket.

“This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment and underscores our ambition to inspire the next generation of players and fans,” Shah said.

“Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally.”

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 begins on September 30, with hosts India taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match in Guwahati.

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