ICC announces biggest-ever prize money for a Women's World Cup

Overview

• ICC announced the biggest-ever prize money for a Women's World Cup event 
• The prize money for the Women's World Cup 2025 is 88.2 Cr INR, which is more than the prize money for the ODI World Cup 2023 (121 Cr INR)
• There has been an increase of a whopping 297% in the prize pool in 2025, compared to the 2022 edition

ICC announced the biggest-ever prize money for a Women's World Cup event. The prize money for the Women's World Cup 2025 is 88.2 Cr INR, which is more than the prize money for the ODI World Cup 2023 (121 Cr INR). There has been an increase of a whopping 297% in the prize pool in 2025, compared to the 2022 edition.

Every team taking part in the event will get a guaranteed amount of $250000. Teams finishing 7th and 8th will get $280000, while teams finishing 5th and 6th will get $700000, respectively. Winning a Group Stage match will fetch a team a sum of $34314, which has witnessed an increase of 37%, compared to 2022.

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The two semifinalists will get a prize money of $1.12 million, which is an increase of a whopping 273%. Likewise, the runner-ups will get a prize money of $2.24 million, a rise of 273%, compared to the previous edition of the tournament. The winners will get a prize money of $4.48 million, a rise of 239%.

"Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men," - Jay Shah, ICC Chairman

"This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This fourfold 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," said Jay Shah in his statement.

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"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," the ICC Chairman added.