The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup will feature a record prize pool of USD 13.88 million, nearly four times higher than the USD 3.5 million on offer at the 2022 edition in New Zealand. It also surpasses the USD 10 million awarded in the Men’s ODI World Cup held in India two years ago.
This 13th edition of the tournament sets new benchmarks for prize distribution. The champions will secure USD 4.48 million, a massive 239% jump from the USD 1.32 million Australia claimed in 2022. The runners-up will take home USD 2.24 million, up 273% from the USD 600,000 earned by England three years ago. Losing semi-finalists will pocket USD 1.12 million each, compared to USD 300,000 previously, while every group-stage participant is guaranteed USD 250,000.
Teams will also benefit from performance bonuses, with USD 34,314 awarded for each group-stage win. The fifth and sixth-placed teams will receive USD 700,000 each, while seventh and eighth place finishers will earn USD 280,000 apiece.
ICC chair Jay Shah highlighted that this step reflects the governing body’s commitment to gender parity. “Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally,” Shah said. He added that the increase shows ICC’s intent to deliver a world-class event and inspire future generations.
The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30. The opening match will feature India against Sri Lanka. Despite being weeks away, tickets are not yet on sale, though ICC confirmed they will be available online soon. By comparison, tickets for the 2022 World Cup were released six months before the event.
