Historic Rs 82 crore prize pool revealed for Women’s T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday a record prize pool of ₹82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England and Wales in two months.

The total prize amount has been raised by 10% compared to the last edition.

The tournament will see 12 teams competing—an increase from 10 in 2024—and will run from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues, with the final taking place at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
In the previous edition held in the UAE, the total prize fund was $7,958,077 (approximately ₹74 crore), which has now increased to $8,764,615 (around ₹82 crore), reflecting a 10% rise from the 2024 edition.

The champions will receive $2,340,000 (₹21.8 crore approx), while the runners-up will take home $1,170,000 (₹10 crore approx). The losing semi-finalists will earn $675,000 (₹6.29 crore), and each group match win will grant teams $31,154 (₹29 lakh).

“Each of the 12 participating teams will secure a guaranteed minimum prize of $247,500 (₹2.06 crore approx),” the ICC stated in a release.

The tournament will kick off with host nation England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 12.

The other competing teams include Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies, with the 33-match event scheduled over 24 days.

Additionally, the T20 World Cup trophy will tour the host cities, concluding in London, with Scotland being the first stop from May 7 to 10.

“The expansion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to 12 teams, along with a record prize pool, highlights our dedication to nurturing a stronger and more competitive global game,” said ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta.