The International Cricket Council has confirmed a significant increase in the total prize fund for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, set to take place in England and Wales this summer. The tournament's total prize money will see a 10% rise from 2024, with the winning team set to receive $2.34 million and the runners-up taking home $1.17 million.
All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from the previous edition. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket is accelerating, and the expansion of the tournament to 12 teams, combined with a record-breaking prize pool, demonstrates the organization's commitment to building a stronger and more competitive global game. The tournament is expected to set new attendance and viewing records, with a lasting impact on the socio-cultural landscape worldwide.
The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the globe, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild noted that the event is on track to become the most attended women's cricket event in history, with record-breaking ticket demand and the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.