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In a historic announcement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a massive increase in prize money for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
The total prize pool has been set at a record USD 13.88 million, nearly four times higher than the USD 3.5 million awarded at the previous edition in 2022, held in New Zealand. Remarkably, this amount also surpasses the USD 10 million prize fund for the Men’s ODI World Cup in 2023.
“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket,” said ICC Chairman Jay Shah. “Our message is simple — women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally.”
Under the new structure, the World Cup winners will receive USD 4.48 million, a significant leap from USD 1.32 million earned by Australia’s women in 2022, and even higher than the men’s champions’ payout of USD 4 million in 2023.
The runners-up will earn USD 2.24 million, up from USD 600,000, while losing semi-finalists will each take home USD 1.12 million — nearly four times more than before. Teams will also earn USD 34,314 per group-stage victory, and even those finishing seventh or eighth will secure payouts of USD 280,000. Every participating team is guaranteed at least USD 250,000.
The eight-team event promises to be a landmark tournament, both for its financial parity and its celebration of women’s cricket on a global stage.
