The prize money of the Women’s ODI World Cup has surpassed the men’s edition.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the total prize money for the women’s tournament has now reached $13.88 million, up from $3.5 million in 2022.
The new prize money surpasses the previous men’s World Cup of $10 million.
The 13th edition of the 50-over women’s World Cup will begin from September 30 in India and Sri Lanka.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said, ‘This announcement is a decisive milestone in the journey of women’s cricket.
Australian wicketkeeper Beth Mooney runs out New Zealand’s Maddy Green during the third women’s T20 international cricket match in Wellington March 26, 2025 (AFP)
“The quadrupling of prize money is a historic moment that reflects our clear commitment to the long-term growth of women’s cricket.”
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The winner of this year’s Women’s World Cup will receive $4.48 million, a 239 percent increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022.
The runners-up will receive $2.24 million, compared to just $600,000 for England three years ago.
Pakistan will play all of its matches in the event in Colombo, part of a compromise so that both India and Pakistan can play at neutral venues in multinational tournaments.
The final will be played in either Mumbai or Colombo on November 2, depending on whether Pakistan reaches the final or not.
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