The ICC is pouring a whopping USD 7.95 million into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, starting October 3 in the UAE. That’s a massive 225% boost from last year’s prize pot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.
Equal Pay: Game On!
The winners of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will pocket USD 2.34 million—134% more than the USD 1 million Australia snagged in 2023. The ICC is leveling the playing field with equal prize money for men’s and women’s events, a game-changer they introduced in June 2023.
Prize Money | 2023 Edition (in USD) | 2024 Edition (in USD) |
Total Pool | 2.45 million | 7.96 million |
Winner | 1 million | 2.34 million |
Runner-up | 500,000 | 1.17 million |
Losing semifinalists | 210,000 | 675,000 |
Men vs Women: The Prize Face-Off
Curious how the women’s prize stacks up? India’s men snagged USD 2.45 million in their T20 World Cup victory earlier this year. The slight difference? The men’s tournament had 20 teams, while the women’s event featured 10.
More Money, More Drama
The runners-up will grab USD 1.17 million—double what South Africa took home last edition. Losing semi-finalists will net USD 675,000, a major upgrade from USD 210,000 in 2023. Plus, every team gets a minimum of USD 112,500.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye