The winning team of the Women’s ODI World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting September 30, will receive a prize money of 4.48 million dollars (approximately 39.55 crore rupees), which will be the largest prize money in the tournament so far.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that the prize money for the winning team has been increased by 1.32 million dollars (approximately 11.65 crore rupees).
Eight teams will participate in the Women’s ODI World Cup, and the total prize money has been increased by nearly four times. The ICC has announced a total prize pool of 13.88 million dollars (approximately 122.5 crore rupees) for this competition.
The ICC stated in a release, “The ICC has set a new benchmark for women’s cricket, as the champion will receive a record prize money of 4.48 million dollars.”
The total prize money of the previous Women’s ODI World Cup held in New Zealand was approximately 31 crore rupees, and thus this amount has now been increased by nearly 297 percent.
The total prize money for the Women’s ODI World Cup is higher than the prize money of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, which had a total prize pool of 10 million dollars (approximately 88.26 crore rupees).
The runner-up team of the Women’s ODI World Cup will now receive 2.24 million dollars (approximately 19.77 crore rupees), while the teams losing in the semi-finals will get 1.12 million dollars (approximately 9.89 crore rupees).
Teams will receive 34,314 dollars (approximately 30.29 lakh rupees) for each group stage win. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will receive 700,000 dollars (approximately 62 lakh rupees), and teams finishing seventh and eighth will get 280,000 dollars (approximately 24.71 lakh rupees). Each participating team will receive 250,000 dollars (approximately 22 lakh rupees).
The ICC said that the aim of this move is to increase the popularity of women’s cricket worldwide and bring it on par with men’s cricket.
It was stated that this is a step taken towards prioritizing women’s cricket.
“This announcement will prove to be a milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold increase in prize money is a historic moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term development. Our message is simple: women cricketers should know that if they choose this sport professionally, they will be treated equally to men.”
Women’s ODI World Cup
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship for women’s one-day international cricket. First held in England in 1973, it predates the first men’s tournament and was a pioneering event for women’s professional sports. It is now organized by the International Cricket Council and held every four years, showcasing the world’s best players and growing significantly in global stature and competitiveness.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia, and South Africa. It is responsible for the sport’s major international tournaments, most notably the Cricket World Cup, and oversees the game’s laws, playing regulations, and the international rankings system for teams and players.
ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023
The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 was the 13th edition of the premier international championship for One Day International cricket, hosted by India. The tournament’s history dates back to 1975, and this edition was notable for Australia winning a record-extending sixth title after defeating the host nation in the final.
India
India is a culturally rich South Asian nation with one of the world’s oldest civilizations, dating back over 5,000 years to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is the birthplace of four major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—and was historically a significant center of trade and empire. Today, it is the world’s largest democracy and is renowned for its vast diversity of languages, cuisines, and architectural monuments like the Taj Mahal.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia with a rich history spanning over 3,000 years, featuring ancient kingdoms and significant Buddhist heritage. It is renowned for its cultural sites, including the sacred city of Kandy, the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, and the magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, first settled by the Māori people who arrived by canoe from Polynesia around the 14th century. It became a British colony with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, which established a unique bicultural foundation between the Māori and the British Crown. Today, it is an independent nation renowned for its dramatic natural landscapes and a vibrant culture that blends indigenous and European traditions.
