Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record four-fold increase in prize money for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, scheduled to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka next month.
The total prize pool has been set at $13.88 million, a 297% jump from the $3.5 million awarded at the last edition in New Zealand in 2022. The amount also surpasses the $10 million prize pot at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup held in India in 2023.
The winners of the 13th edition will take home $4.48 million, compared to the $1.32 million received by the 2022 champions, Australia. The runners-up will pocket $2.24 million, up from the $600,000 England received three years ago. Losing semi-finalists will each collect $1.12 million, more than three times the $300,000 awarded in 2022.
Each participating team is guaranteed $250,000, while group-stage wins will earn sides an additional $34,314 per victory. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will receive $700,000 each, while teams finishing seventh and eighth will collect $280,000 each.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the announcement as a “landmark moment” for women’s cricket. “This four-fold increase in prize money is a defining milestone and reflects our clear commitment to the long-term growth of women’s cricket. Our message is simple: women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally,” he said.
The ICC said the move is part of its broader strategy to accelerate the growth of women’s cricket and follows its decision to introduce pay parity ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
