Prize Money Boost Announced for Women’s T20 World Cup Winners

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, starting on October 3 in the UAE, will feature a significant boost in prize money. The winners of the tournament will receive USD 2.34 million, marking a 134% increase from the USD 1 million Australia earned for winning the 2023 edition. The total prize pool for the tournament has also been increased to USD 7.95 million, which is 225% higher than the USD 2.45 million offered in 2023. This is the first time the ICC will award equal prize money for men’s and women’s T20 World Cups, following a decision made in June 2023.

Prize Money Comparison with Men’s T20 World Cup

India, the winners of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, received USD 2.45 million, which is slightly more than the amount the women’s champions will earn. The slight difference is due to the larger number of matches in the men’s tournament, which features 20 teams compared to 10 in the women’s event.

Increased Payouts for Runners-up and Semi-finalists

The runners-up in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup will earn USD 1.17 million, a significant increase from the USD 500,000 South Africa received as losing finalists in 2023. The two losing semi-finalists will each receive USD 675,000, up from USD 210,000 last year. All ten participating teams will receive at least USD 112,500.

October 5 Fixtures Swapped

In other news, the ICC has made a minor adjustment to the tournament schedule. The ICC swapped the October 5 fixtures in Sharjah. Australia will face Sri Lanka in the afternoon at 1400 local time, and England will play Bangladesh in the evening at 1800 local time.

Tournament Kickoff on October 3

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off on October 3 in Sharjah, with Bangladesh playing Scotland at 1400 and Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka at 1800. The event will showcase thrilling competition, and the increased prize money will add even more excitement.