The ICC on Tuesday announced the prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 set to take place next month in the UAE. The ICC have lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive USD 7,958,080 — more than double that of the 2023 edition.
“This move is in line with the ICC’s strategy to prioritise the women’s game and accelerate its growth by 2032,” the ICC said in a statement.
“Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events.
“The men’s T20 World Cup 2024 event prize money is only higher on account of 10 additional teams participating and 32 more matches played.”
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This significant boost ensures that the winners of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will walk away with a staggering USD 2.34 million, marking a 134% increase from the USD 1 million awarded to the champions, Australia, in 2023.
The runners-up will also benefit from a 134% rise, securing USD 1.17 million in the upcoming edition. The semi-finalists will receive USD 675,000 each, more than three times their 2023 payout.
The prize money extends beyond the knockout stages, as each group stage win will now be rewarded with USD 31,154, reflecting a 78% increase from last year’s USD 17,500.
Furthermore, teams that exit during the group stage won’t leave empty-handed. There is a base prize of USD 112,500 awarded to all 10 participating teams, totalling USD 1.125 million. This ensures that every team receives substantial support for their participation, no matter where they finish.
Teams finishing fifth to eighth will earn USD 270,000 each, and teams finishing ninth and 10th earn USD 135,000 each. These changes underscore the ICC’s commitment to growing and recognising women’s cricket, ensuring that all teams and players are well-supported.
The stage is set for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be a landmark moment, as the world’s best teams battle it out for the prestigious title and record-breaking rewards.
The highly-anticipated ninth edition of the tournament will take place across the two venues in the UAE – Dubai and Sharjah – from 3 to 20 October.
All group matches will be completed prior to 15 October, before all eyes shift to the semi-finals scheduled for 17 and 18 October. The victors of semi-final one and two will then face off in the ultimate showdown for the Women’s T20 World Cup trophy on 20 October.
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