By Zainab Shafiq 
Cricket’s global stage is about to witness history as the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the biggest-ever allocation for Women’s Cricket World Cup prize money. The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, set to run from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka, will carry a staggering pool of USD 13.88 million, nearly four times the amount distributed in the last edition held in New Zealand.
The figure does more than break records; it eclipses even the USD 10 million purse handed out for the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup. For women’s cricket, this marks a defining milestone, signaling financial recognition on par with the men’s game.
Women’s World Cup Prize Money Surpasses Men’s
Breaking down the numbers, the winning team in 2025 will secure USD 4.48 million, more than triple the amount Australia’s women received in 2022. Even the runner-up will pocket USD 2.24 million, a sharp leap from the USD 600,000 awarded to England just two years ago.
The two semi-finalists who fall short of the final will not go empty-handed either, each collecting USD 1.12 million. Group-stage incentives have also been reimagined, with every victory bringing in USD 34,314. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will earn USD 700,000 apiece, while seventh and eighth place are worth USD 280,000 each. To ensure equal opportunity, every team is guaranteed a base payout of USD 250,000 regardless of results.
This revamped structure makes the Women’s ODI World Cup one of the most lucrative tournaments in cricket. For the first time, Women’s World Cup prize money not only rises exponentially but also surpasses the men’s benchmark.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah called the announcement “a landmark moment,” stressing that the sport must present equal financial opportunities if it is to attract young talent. By aligning women’s rewards with men’s, the ICC aims to inspire future generations and elevate global interest in the women’s game.
The eight-team event will feature both India and Sri Lanka as hosts, promising vibrant crowds and record-breaking viewership. For players, the chance to compete for such unprecedented rewards underscores how far women’s cricket has come, and how much further it can go.
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