ICC Announces Historic Prize Money for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a monumental step in promoting women’s cricket by announcing a record-breaking prize money pool for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, which will occur in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
Record Prize Money
The total prize money for the tournament is set at USD 13.88 million, representing a staggering increase from the USD 3.5 million allocated during the last event held in New Zealand in 2022. Notably, this figure surpasses the prize money designated for the Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, which stands at USD 10 million.
Significance of the Announcement
ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized the importance of this announcement, stating, “This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold 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.”
Detailed Breakdown of the Prize Money
The prize money will be distributed across various stages of the tournament:
- Winning Team: USD 4.48 million, a substantial rise from the USD 1.32 million awarded to the Australian women’s team in 2022.
- Runner-Up: USD 2.24 million, compared to USD 600,000 received by England in the previous edition.
- Semi-Finalists: Each of the two losing teams will earn USD 1.12 million, a significant increase from USD 300,000 in 2022.
- Group Stage Victories: USD 34,314 awarded for each group-stage win.
- Team Financial Guarantees: Teams finishing fifth and sixth will each receive USD 700,000, while those in seventh and eighth place will take home USD 280,000. Each team is guaranteed USD 250,000.
Overview of the Tournament
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will feature eight teams, commencing on September 30 in a collaborative effort between India and Sri Lanka, further enhancing the visibility and competitiveness of women’s cricket on a global stage.
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