ICC: Women’s Cricket World Cup Prize Money to Surpass Men’s

The prize pool for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup will exceed that of the men’s tournament by more than a third, reaching a record $13.88 million, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Monday.

The amount marks a sharp rise from $3.5 million in 2022 and surpasses the $10 million offered at the most recent men’s World Cup.

Set to begin on September 30 in India and Sri Lanka, the 13th edition of the women’s 50-over showpiece represents what the ICC called a “monumental rise” from the previous tournament in New Zealand three years ago.

“This is a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket,” ICC chairman Jay Shah said. “The four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment that underscores our commitment to the sport’s long-term growth. Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally.”

This year’s champions will take home $4.48 million—a 239 percent jump from the $1.32 million Australia earned in 2022. The runners-up will receive $2.24 million, compared with the $600,000 awarded to England last time.

Hosts India will face Sri Lanka in the opener in Guwahati, while Pakistan will play all of their matches in Colombo under a neutral-venue arrangement. The final is scheduled for November 2, either in Mumbai or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s progress to the title clash.