The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a landmark decision in women’s cricket. The organization has announced a record amount of prize money for the upcoming Women’s One-Day World Cup.
The eight-team tournament will be held in India and partly in Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2 this year. The total prize money for this edition is estimated at $13.88 million (about 153 crore taka in Bangladeshi currency), which is almost four times more than the last Women’s ODI World Cup in 2022.
Surprisingly, the prize money for this Women’s World Cup is more than the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup. The prize money for the previous men’s tournament was $10 million.
“This is a historic moment for women’s cricket. With this massive increase in prize money, we want to show that women cricketers deserve equal status with men,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in a statement.
It is worth noting that Australia, the champion of the 2022 Women’s World Cup, received only $1.32 million. This time, the prize money for the champions has increased to $4.48 million. On the other hand, Australia received $4 million for winning the men’s World Cup in India in 2023, which is now surpassed by women’s cricket.
The participating countries have already started preparations for the World Cup. The ICC will soon announce the schedule and venue of the tournament.
Who will receive how much prize money?
Champion team will receive: $4.48 million
Runner-up: $2.24 million
Semifinalist teams: $1.12 million each
Group stage match prize money: $34,314
5th and 6th placed teams: $700,000 each
7th and 8th placed teams: $2.8 million each
Each participating team will receive: $2.5 million
FAQ
What historic decision has the ICC made for women’s cricket?
The ICC has announced record prize money of $13.88 million for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, surpassing the men’s 2023 ODI World Cup.
Where and when will the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 be held?
The tournament will take place in India and partly in Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
How much will the winning team receive?
The champion team will earn $4.48 million, more than the $4 million given to the men’s champions in 2023.
What is the total prize money compared to the last Women’s World Cup?
The prize pool has risen to $13.88 million, nearly four times more than the $3.5 million awarded in the 2022 Women’s World Cup.
