The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a groundbreaking move to ensure equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cup events, starting with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. This decision revealed during the ICC Annual Conference in July 2023, advances the council’s goal of achieving prize money parity by seven years.
The champions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE will earn $2.34 million, up from the $1 million awarded in 2023. The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, a 134% increase from the previous year. The total prize pool has expanded to $7.95 million, up 225% from $2.45 million in 2023. Each group stage win will bring $31,154, and all ten teams will get a minimum of $112,500. Teams finishing outside the semi-finals will divide a $1.35 million pool.
The ICC states, “This milestone underscores our commitment to the growth of women’s cricket. Equal prize money aims to empower female athletes and inspire future generations.”
This initiative is part of a wider strategy to enhance women’s cricket, building on the increased prize fund of $3.5 million for the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament begins on October 3 in Sharjah, with Bangladesh and Scotland opening. A schedule adjustment on October 5 moves Australia versus Sri Lanka to the afternoon, followed by Bangladesh against England.
With 23 matches hosted across Dubai and Sharjah, the tournament sets new standards in women’s cricket and reflects its expanding global footprint.
