The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a record $13.88 million prize for the Women’s World Cup 2025. This amount is higher than the $10 million prize for the 2023 Men’s World Cup. It also grew from $3.5 million in 2022. The tournament starts on September 30 in India and Sri Lanka.
The ICC set the Women’s World Cup 2025 prize at $13.88 million, a 239% increase from the $3.5 million in 2022. The winning team will get $4.48 million, compared to Australia’s $1.32 million in 2022. The runners-up will receive $2.24 million, up from England’s $600,000 three years ago. This makes it the richest team sports event for women, beating the men’s cricket tournament.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who previously led India’s cricket board (BCCI), described the prize increase as a “defining milestone.” He said, “Women cricketers must know they’ll be treated equally in this sport.” The prize quadrupled in value because the ICC aims to expand women’s cricket and address past gaps, following the 2017 Women’s World Cup, which offered only $2 million.
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— ICC (@ICC) September 1, 2025The 13th Women’s World Cup, a 50-over tournament, begins on September 30 with India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Pakistan will play all matches in Colombo because of a neutral-venue agreement with India, according to Cricbuzz. The final, scheduled for November 2, will be held in Mumbai or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s progress. Eight teams, including Australia and England, will play in 10 venues. The event expects 100 million viewers.
The prize increase motivates players like Smriti Mandhana, according to The Times of India. It also encourages young athletes to participate in cricket, thereby strengthening the competition. This aligns with the increasing investment in women’s sports, as seen in the $115 million valuation of the 2024 Women’s Premier League.
