Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Prize Money at Record, Outstripping Men’s 2023 Edition by ICC
🚨 In an unprecedented move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed an unprecedented Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 prize money, creating a historic moment for gender equality in cricket.
The ICC has announced that the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will have a total prize pool of $13.88 million (approx. ₹121 crore INR) – the highest prize pool in women’s cricket history.
Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup Comparison
For context, the Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, which was held across India had a total prize pool of $10 million (approx. ₹88.2 crore INR); under the new revision, this means the women’s tournament now has more prize money than men’s tournament, a significant first in ICC history.
A Move Towards Equity
Cricket commentators consider this a historic decision to address gender disparity in international cricket. The ICC committed to have equal prize money for men’s and women’s events and the announcement in 2025 is a key part of that commitment.
The response from former cricketers and experts has also been positive, saying investment not only increases competition, but will also create more places for players to play cricket around the world.
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What it Means
What it Means
Women’s cricket is increasing its viewing audience and sponsorships, especially after major moments like the WPL and DT20 World Cup.
The increase in women’s ODI world cup 2025 prize money shows the ICC’s confidence in the commercial growth of women’s cricket.
This news may also lead national boards to support increasing this prize money and raise central contracts and (more) domestic league payments for female players.
What Comes Next
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is expected to be one of the most-watched cricketing events on record, not just because of the matches played by the best players worldwide, but also the historic step towards equity in sport.