- By Himanshu Badola
- Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Prize Money: ICC have announced a record prize money for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025, which is scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
The overall prize money at the eight-team marquee tournament will be $13.88 million USD (approx INR 122 crore). The amount sees a monumental rise of 297 per cent from $3.5 million at the last edition held in New Zealand in 2022. It is also a bit heavier than the $10 million prize money of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, which was played in India.
The sensational announcement is a part of the ICC’s strategy to amplify the growth of women’s cricket, and a decision to introduce pay parity was announced ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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As per the new prize pool, the winners of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will receive prize money of $4.48 million (approximately INR 39 crore) - a 239 per cent increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia in 2022. Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive $2.24 million (approx INR 19.77 crore), 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 (approx INR 9.88 crore).
"This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket," ICC Chairman Jay Shah said.
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"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. 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," he added.
Each participating team in the group stage of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is all set to earn $250,000, while each group-stage win will get the amount of $34,314. The teams finishing fifth and sixth will take home $700,000 each, and those in seventh and eighth positions will earn $280,000.
"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," Jay Shah further said.
The tournament will kick off with the match between hosts India and Sri Lanka facing off in the opening game in Guwahati on September 30.