Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 12:51 AM

The International Cricket Council announced a bumper hike in the prize money for this year's women's 50-over World Cup on Monday, making it financially more lucrative than the 2023 edition of the men's event held in India.

The winner's purse of $4.48 million is significantly higher than the $1.32 million awarded to Australia when they won the 2022 World Cup and exceeds the $4 million their men's team pocketed after lifting the 2023 World Cup in India.

"This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women's cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth," ICC chairman Jay Shah said in a statement. "Our message is simple, women cricketers must know th...