New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled a record prize pool for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The total prize money has been set at $13.88 million (₹122 crore approx.), making it the richest tournament in women’s cricket history and surpassing even the 2023 Men’s World Cup purse of $10 million.
Notably, the winners will take home $4.48 million (₹39.5 crore) — more than double the amount Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earned after their maiden IPL title earlier this year.
Prize Money Breakdown
Winners: $4.48 million (₹39.5 crore) — a 239% jump from Australia’s $1.32 million in 2022.
Runners-up: $2.24 million (₹19.7 crore) — a 273% increase over England’s $600,000 in 2022.
Losing semi-finalists: $1.12 million (₹9.8 crore) each.
Group stage participation: $250,000 (₹2.2 crore) guaranteed per team.
Group stage win: $34,314 (₹30.2 lakh) per victory.
5th & 6th place: $700,000 (₹6.1 crore) each.
7th & 8th place: $280,000 (₹2.4 crore) each.
A Landmark for Women’s Cricket
ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the announcement as a “defining milestone” in the growth of women’s cricket.
“This four-fold increase reflects our commitment to treating women’s cricket on par with the men’s game. Our ambition is to deliver a world-class Women’s World Cup and inspire the next generation,” Shah said.
He urged fans, media, sponsors, and cricket boards worldwide to back the women’s game, adding that the sport is on a “remarkable upward trajectory.”
The Women’s World Cup 2025 is expected to be one of the most-watched women’s sporting events globally, further solidifying cricket’s push toward gender parity.
