World cricket body raises Women’s T20 World Cup prize money to US$8 million
The Women’s T20 World Cup from Oct 3 to 20 will offer a record US$7.96 million (S$10.3 million) in prize money, organising body the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sept 17.
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The Women’s T20 World Cup from Oct 3 to 20 will offer a record US$7.96 million (S$10.3 million) in prize money, organising body the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sept 17. The winners of the tournament hosted by the United Arab Emirates will receive US$2.34 million, more than double the US$1 million awarded to Australia for winning the previous edition of the tournament in 2023. The losing finalists will walk away with US$1.17 million, while each of the 10 participating teams are assured of US$112,500. India received US$2.45 million in June 2024 for winning the men’s T20 World Cup, which handed out a total of US$11.25 million. “This move is in line with the ICC’s strategy to prioritise the women’s game and accelerate its growth by 2032,” the ICC said in a statement. “Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events. “The men’s T20 World Cup 2024 event prize money is only higher on account of 10 additional teams participating and 32 more matches played.” The Women’s T20 World Cup was moved from Bangladesh, which has been rocked by political turmoil and violence in recent months. Defending champions Australia are in Group A with India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, England, Scotland, 2023 runners-up South Africa and West Indies. REUTERS