ICC announces record-breaking prize money for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

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Published at :September 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Modified at :September 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will begin on 30th September.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (1st September) announced the prize money for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The tournament is all set to begin on 30th September and will be played in India and Sri Lanka.

The ICC has announced the record-breaking prize money, which is 297% more than it was in the last edition, for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The total money allotted for the tournament is $13.88 million (US Dollars), while it was just $3.5 million in the last edition held in New Zealand in 2022.

The winners of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be getting a prize money of $4.48 million, which is 239% more than it was in the 2022 edition. Australia, which won the last tournament, got $1.32 million in 2022.

There is also a prize money of $2.24 million for the runner-ups. The last time, the team finishing second got $600,000, meaning that there is an increase of 273% this time around. Also, the losing teams in the semi-finals will get $1.12 million (up from $300,000 in 2022).

The group stage participant of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will get $250,000. However, for each win, there is a prize money of $34,314. The teams finishing in fifth and sixth will take home $700,000 each, while seventh and eighth place will earn $280,000.

Prize money for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Who will get?	Prize Money (in USD)	Prize Money (in INR – 88)
Winner	4.48 million	39.4 Cr (approx.)
Runners-up	2.24 million	19.71 Cr (approx.)
Semi-finalists	1.12 million	9.8 Cr (approx.)
Each group stage win	34,314	30.19 Lakh (approx.)
5th and 6th place	700,000	6.16 Cr (approx.)
7th and 8th place	280,000	2.46 Cr (approx.)
Group stage participation	250,000	2.2 Cr (approx

This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket – Jay Shah

Jay Shah, ICC Chairman — Jay Shah. Photo Credit: PICHUMANI K / THE HINDU

ICC Chairman Jay Shah talked about the prize money for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. He feels that it is a defining moment in Women’s cricket and they want everyone to treat Women’s cricket on par with men.

“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said. 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. 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.”

How much money will the winner of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 get?

The winner of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will get a prize money of $4.48 million.

How much money will the runner-ups of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 get?

The runner-ups of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will get a prize money of $2.24 million.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.