The 2023 Women’s ODI World Cup is set to make history with a record-breaking prize pool of A$21 million (US$13.88 million). This substantial increase marks a pivotal moment in women’s cricket, as it not only exceeds the previous tournament’s earnings but also surpasses the most recent men’s event.

Record Prize Pool for Women’s Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced that this year’s tournament, hosted in India and Sri Lanka, will feature a prize pool nearly quadrupled from the A$5.3 million (US$3.5 million) awarded in 2022. With such a leap in financial incentives, the ICC is demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering the growth of women’s cricket.

Distribution of Prize Money

The winners of the final, scheduled for November 2 in Mumbai, will receive an impressive A$6.9 million (US$4.48 million). This amount is more than double the A$1.5 million (US$1.32 million) awarded to the Australian team for their victory in 2022. Here’s a breakdown of the prize money distribution:

• Winners: US$4.48 million (A$6.9 million)
• Runners-Up: US$2.4 million (A$3.4 million)
• Semi-Finalists: US$1.12 million (A$1.7 million) each
• Group Stage Participants: Guaranteed US$250,000 (A$382,000)
• Wins in Group Stage: US$34,314 (A$52,494) for each win
• Fifth and Sixth Places: US$700,000 (A$1.07 million) each
• Seventh and Eighth Places: US$280,000 (A$428,000) each

A Historic Commitment to Women’s Cricket

ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized this significant increase, stating, “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.”

Upcoming Matches and Tournament Logistics

The tournament kicks off on September 30 with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka facing off in Guwahati. Australia’s team, captained by Alyssa Healy, will commence its title defense against New Zealand in Indore on October 1. A full schedule of Australia’s matches is as follows:

Australia’s Initial Matches

• October 1: vs. New Zealand, Holkar Stadium, Indore
• October 4: vs. Sri Lanka, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• October 8: vs. Pakistan, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• October 12: vs. India, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• October 16: vs. Bangladesh, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• October 22: vs. England, Holkar Stadium, Indore
• October 25: vs. South Africa, Holkar Stadium, Indore

Finals Schedule

The semi-finals will be played on October 29 at either ACA Stadium, Guwahati or R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, while the final will take place on November 2, also in Mumbai or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s qualifications.

All matches will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video platform.