Announced funds earmarked for Women's World Cup victory
In a landmark moment for women's cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup. The tournament, scheduled to take place from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka, will see a total prize money of $13.88 million, surpassing the $10 million total prize money of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup held in India two years ago.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah made the announcement, stating that the uplift underscores the ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Each participating team is guaranteed an amount of $250,000, a substantial increase from the previous edition.
The teams finishing fifth and sixth will take home $700,000 each, while those in seventh and eighth place will earn $280,000. The two losing semi-finalists will return home with $1.12 million each, a significant increase from the $300,000 in 2022. The runners-up in the Women's Cricket World Cup will receive $2.24 million, an increase of 273% compared to the $600,000 England won three years ago.
The winners of the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup will receive $4.48 million, a staggering 239% increase from the $1.32 million awarded to Australia when they won their seventh title three years ago. With each group-stage win, the winners will get $34,314.
Shah emphasised that the increase reflects the ICC's clear commitment to the long-term growth of women's cricket. He called upon all stakeholders to join in championing the women's game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves. The tournament will be held across five venues: Guwahati, Indore, Navi Mumbai and Visakhapatnam in India and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
In addition to the increased prize money, the ICC also announced a decision to introduce pay parity ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This move is expected to further boost the profile and financial rewards for women's cricket.
The announcement of the increased prize money for the Women's Cricket World Cup is a testament to the ICC's commitment to the growth and development of women's cricket. The increased financial rewards are sure to inspire and motivate the players, while also attracting more fans and supporters to the sport.
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