Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, September 1, announced a record prize pool of USD 13.88 million for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the largest in the tournament’s history and the first time it has exceeded the prize money awarded at a men’s World Cup.
The dramatic 297 percent increase from the USD 3.5 million awarded in 2022 reflects the ICC’s ongoing push towards gender parity in the sport. The winners of the 2025 edition will receive USD 4.88 million, while the runners-up will take home USD 2.24 million. Losing semi-finalists will be awarded USD 1.12 million each. Every participating team is guaranteed USD 250,000, with a bonus of USD 34,314 for each group-stage win. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will earn USD 700,000, and those in seventh and eighth place will receive USD 280,000 each.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the announcement as a “defining milestone in the growth of women’s cricket,” adding that the council remains committed to delivering equal opportunities and recognition for women’s teams on the world stage. The announcement follows the ICC’s 2024 decision to implement equal prize money across all men’s and women’s global tournaments, first applied at the Women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup will be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, with the opening match scheduled for September 30 in Guwahati. The significant increase in financial rewards is expected to boost participation, investment, and viewership as the women’s game continues its rapid ascent in global popularity.
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