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ICC announces record 13.88 million US Dollars prize money for the winners of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the prize money for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Notably, the amount announced by the governing body eclipses that at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which had a total prize money of $10 million.
In the official statement, the ICC confirmed that the total prize money to be given at the marquee tournament will be $13.88 million (US Dollars) – twice the prize money won by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after clinching their maiden IPL title earlier this year.
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Women’s World Cup 2025 Prize Money Breakdown:
* The winners of the 13th edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup will receive prize money of $4.48 million (INR 39,54,00,294); a 239 per cent increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022.
* The runners-up will receive $2.24 million (INR 19,77,11,314), an increase of 273 per cent in comparison to the $600,000 England won three years ago.
* The two losing semi-finalists will take home $1.12 million (INR 9,88,57,926) each.
* Each group stage participant is guaranteed to earn $250,000 (INR 2,20,66,501).
* Each group-stage win will get $34,314 (INR 30,28,794).
* Teams finishing fifth and sixth will take home $700,000 (INR 6,17,86,900) each.
* Teams finishing seventh and eighth place will earn $280,000 (INR 2,47,14,765) each.
‘A defining milestone in women’s cricket’
ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the increase in prize money ‘marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket’.
“This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth. Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally,” Shah said.
“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step, we are confident the momentum will accelerate.”
“We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves,” he added.
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