Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:30am on 01 Sep 2025,Monday International
The ICC has announced record prize money for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The total prize pool is set at $13.88 million, a 297% increase from 2022. The winners will receive $4.48 million, while the runners-up will get $2.24 million. Semi-finalists will earn $1.12 million each. The prize pot is higher than the $10 million offered at the 2023 Men’s World Cup. ICC said the move is a “defining milestone” to boost women’s cricket and ensure pay parity in the sport. (PC: NDTV)