Women's World Cup 2025 Prize Money Surpasses Men's
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is set to create a significant milestone in sports history, particularly in the realm of women’s cricket. With a remarkable four-fold increase in prize money, the champions of this prestigious event will earn a whopping $4.48 million. This incredible amount reflects a staggering 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia when they clinched their seventh title in 2022.
Interestingly, this prize will even surpass the overall prize money of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which stood at $10 million. The total prize pool for the Women’s World Cup amounts to $13.88 million, a 297% rise from the previous edition held in New Zealand. This bold move by the ICC not only emphasizes the importance of women’s cricket but also aims to inspire the next generation of players and fans alike.
Scheduled to take place from September 30 to November 2, the tournament will be hosted across five venues in India, including cities like Guwahati, Indore, and Navi Mumbai, alongside Colombo in Sri Lanka. The ICC’s decision to increase the prize money aligns with its strategy to promote the growth of women's cricket and to push for pay parity, which was previously announced ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed this announcement as a defining moment for women’s cricket, stating, “This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment. Our message is clear: women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men.” This commitment reflects the ICC's ambition to deliver a world-class tournament while ensuring that female cricketers receive the recognition they deserve.
The prize money increase extends beyond just the winners. The runners-up will now receive $2.24 million, a significant increase from the $600,000 awarded in the previous edition. Teams reaching the semi-finals will receive $1.12 million each, while each group-stage victory will earn teams $34,314. With guaranteed participation money of $250,000 for each team, this financial uplift marks a significant shift in the landscape of women’s cricket.
The Indian team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, boasts a lineup of talented players, including Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. With such vast support and recognition, women’s cricket is poised for an exciting future, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming tournament.
