The upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup will offer a record-breaking prize pool of $13.88 million more than a third higher than the men’s edition marking a historic leap for the women’s game.
The purse has soared from $3.5 million in 2022, surpassing the $10 million awarded at the last men’s tournament. Organisers have hailed the increase as a monumental step forward, signalling a long-term commitment to elevating women’s cricket on the global stage.
The 13th edition of the 50-over tournament begins on 30 September, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The winners will take home $4.48 million, a staggering 239 percent rise from the $1.32 million claimed by Australia three years ago. The runners-up will receive $2.24 million, up from the $600,000 awarded to England in 2022.
Cricket’s leadership has framed the move as a defining milestone, underscoring the principle that women cricketers should be treated on par with their male counterparts if they choose the sport professionally.
The tournament will open with co-hosts India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Pakistan will play all its matches in Colombo under a neutral-venue arrangement designed to accommodate both India and Pakistan in multi-nation competitions.
With unprecedented prize money and a high-profile stage, this year’s Women’s World Cup is set to be a landmark event both on and off the field.
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