ICC Makes History: Equal Prize Money for men and Women

Landmark Decision on Equal Prize Money

• ICC announces equal prize money for men's and women's World Cups
• Begins with 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in UAE
• First major team sport to offer equal prize money across genders
• Decision reached seven years ahead of ICC's 2030 target
• Aligns with ICC's strategy to prioritize and grow women's cricket by 2032

Significant Increase in Women's T20 World Cup Prize Money

• Total prize pool increased by 225% to USD 7.95 million
• Winners to receive USD 2.34 million (134% increase from 2023)
• Runners-up to get USD 1.17 million (134% increase)
• Losing semi-finalists to earn USD 675,000 each
• Each group stage win awards USD 31,154
• Non-semifinalists to share USD 1.35 million based on finishing positions

Comparison with Previous Tournaments

2023 Women's T20 World Cup:

• • Winners (Australia) received USD 1 million
  • Runners-up (South Africa) got USD 500,000
  • Total prize pool was USD 2.45 million

2023 Men's T20 World Cup:

• • Winners (India) received USD 2.45 million

2024 Women's T20 World Cup Details

• Ninth edition of the tournament
• Venues: Dubai and Sharjah, UAE
• Dates: October 3-20, 2024
• Group matches conclude by October 15
• Semi-finals on October 17 and 18
• Final on October 20
• Opening match: Bangladesh vs Scotland in Sharjah
• India's first match against New Zealand on October 4