ICC Strikes a Historic Blow for Equality: T20 World Cup Prize Money Now a Level Playing Field for Men’s and Women’s Teams
ICC Announces Record Prize Money for Women’s T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, with the winning team set to receive USD 2.34 lakh (approximately Rs. 20 crores).
The total prize money for teams participating in the Women’s T20 World Cup is $7,958,080, a 134% increase from the previous season. This move aims to elevate the Women’s T20 World Cup as one of the main events, according to the ICC.
The stakes just got higher
Announcing the largest ever prize fund for ICC Women #T20WorldCup 2024
— ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2024
Prize Money Breakdown
- Winning team: USD 2.34 lakh (approximately Rs. 20 crores)
- Second place: $1.17 million
- Semi-finalists: $675,000 each
- Teams entering the group stage: $112,500 each
- Teams finishing in fifth to eighth place: $270,000 each
- Ninth and tenth place teams: $135,000 each
The ICC’s decision to increase the prize money is aimed at supporting all teams participating in the World Cup. The ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be held between October 3 and 20 in Dubai and Sharjah.