297% Hike: Women's WC Prize Money tO BE More Than Men

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a whopping 297 per cent hike in prize money for the Women's Cricket World Cup.

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As a result, the prize money for the Women's World Cup 2025 is more than that of the most recent Men's World Cup in 2023.

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In 2023, the total prize pool for the Men's World Cup was USD 10 million (approx Rs 88.26 crore).

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However, the Women's World Cup prize pool will total USD 13.88 million - more than Rs 122 crore.

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It is a rise of 297 per cent from the previous Women's World Cup, which had a prize pool of approximately Rs 31 crore.

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The winners will take home USD 4.48 million (approximately Rs 39.55 crore).

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Prize per position:

1st: USD 4.48 million
2nd: USD 2.24 million
Semis: USD 1.12 million

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Prize per position:

5th, 6th: USD 700,000
7th, 8th: USD 280,000
Participating prize: USD 250,000

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"Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally," said ICC chairman Jay Shah.

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