The prize pot for the upcoming Women’s World Cup has seen a dramatic boost, rising from $3.5 million in 2022 to more than $10 million—surpassing the total offered in the last men’s edition. The 13th staging of the women’s 50-over showpiece begins on September 30 in India and Sri Lanka, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) hailing the increase as a “monumental rise” from the tournament in New Zealand three years ago.
ICC chairman Jay Shah described the development as a defining milestone for women’s cricket, emphasizing the board’s commitment to ensuring parity with the men’s game. “This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket,” he said, adding that women players should feel confident they will be treated equally if they pursue the sport professionally. The winners this year will take home $4.48 million, a massive jump from the $1.32 million Australia received in 2022, while the runners-up will pocket $2.24 million compared to England’s $600,000 haul three years ago.
On the field, hosts India will open the competition against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, while Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo under a neutral-venue agreement that keeps India and Pakistan apart in multi-nation tournaments. The championship will conclude on November 2, with the final to be staged in either Mumbai or Colombo depending on whether Pakistan qualify for the title clash.
