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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will feature the biggest ever prize money for the winning team.
This time the champion team will get 4.48 million US dollars (about Rs 39.55 crores), which is almost four times more than the prize money of the previous edition (1.32 million dollars or Rs 11.65 crores).
Prize money increases more than the 2023 Men’s World Cup
Women's World Cup 2025, to be held from September 30 to November 2 under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka, will be played between a total of eight teams.
The total prize money of this tournament will be US $ 13.88 million (about Rs 122.5 crore), which is almost three times more than the last World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022 (3.5 million dollars i.e. Rs 31 crore).
Moreover, this prize money is more than the Men's World Cup 2023 ($10 million i.e. Rs 88.26 crore).
'strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.'
The winning team of the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, Australia, received Rs 33.31 crore. Whereas, the runner-up India received Rs 16.65 crore. The winning amount of the Women's ODI World Cup is much more than this.
According to the ICC, the purpose of this increase is to increase the popularity of women's cricket and to give it equal respect as men's cricket.
“Strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.” ICC said in its statement on Sunday.
Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men: Jay Shah
In another boost for women's cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women’s @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297% increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (USD $10M). #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/rXtIhFEax5
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 1, 2025
ICC president Jay Shah said that the increased prize money shows that the global body will treat women players as equals to men’s cricketers.
“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," Shah said.
“Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."
“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.” Jay Shah further added.