ICC Announces Record Prize Money for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

ICC Announces Record Prize Money for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

In a groundbreaking step toward gender parity in cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive increase in prize money for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

The total prize pool for the tournament has been set at USD 13.88 million, a four-fold increase from the USD 3.5 million awarded during the 2022 edition in New Zealand. Remarkably, this figure also exceeds the USD 10 million prize pool that was allocated for the Men’s ODI World Cup in 2023.

“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket,” said ICC Chairman Jay Shah. “This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment and reflects our clear commitment to the long-term growth of the women’s game. Our message is simple: women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally.”

Breakdown of the Prize Money:

  • Winners: USD 4.48 million

  • Runners-up: USD 2.24 million

  • Losing semi-finalists: USD 1.12 million each

  • Fifth and sixth place: USD 700,000 each

  • Seventh and eighth place: USD 280,000 each

  • Participation fee for all teams: USD 250,000

  • Group stage win bonus: USD 34,314 per victory

The increase is substantial across all stages. For example, Australia’s women’s team earned USD 1.32 million for winning the 2022 World Cup, whereas the 2025 champions will now receive more than three times that amount. Even the runners-up stand to gain significantly, with a payout of USD 2.24 million compared to the USD 600,000 England received in 2022.

The eight-team tournament, set to be played across venues in India and Sri Lanka, is shaping up as a watershed moment for women’s cricket. With the ICC’s bold move, the 2025 edition will not only showcase top-tier competition but also symbolize the sport’s evolving commitment to equality and inclusivity.

This development is expected to boost investment, fan engagement, and professional opportunities in women’s cricket globally, setting a new benchmark for future tournaments.