Record Prize Pool Announced for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC has unveiled a record prize pool of Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, set to take place in England and Wales. With an increase of 10% from the previous edition, the tournament will feature 12 teams competing from June 12 to July 5. The champions will receive USD 2.34 million, while all teams are guaranteed a minimum prize. This expansion highlights the growing popularity of women's cricket and the ICC's commitment to enhancing the sport globally. Read on for more details about the tournament and its exciting developments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 14, 2026, 01:57 IST

Exciting Developments for the Women's T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed on Monday that the prize pool for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup has reached an impressive Rs 82 crore. This tournament is scheduled to take place in England and Wales in just two months.

This year's total prize money has seen a 10% increase compared to the last edition.

Featuring 12 teams—up from 10 in 2024—the tournament will run from June 12 to July 5, hosted across seven venues, with the final match set to occur at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.

In the previous edition held in the UAE, the total prize fund was USD 7,958,077 (approximately Rs 74 crore). This year, it has risen to USD 8,764,615 (around Rs 82 crore), reflecting a 10% increase over the last tournament.

The champions will receive USD 2,340,000 (approximately Rs 21.8 crore), while the runners-up will take home USD 1,170,000 (around Rs 10 crore). Losing semi-finalists will earn USD 675,000 (approximately Rs 6.29 crore), and each group match victory will net teams USD 31,154 (around Rs 29 lakh).

According to an ICC statement, "All 12 participating teams will be guaranteed a minimum prize of USD 247,500 (approximately Rs 2.06 crore)."

The tournament will kick off with the host nation, England, facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 12.

Other competing teams include Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies, with a total of 33 matches scheduled over 24 days.

Additionally, the T20 World Cup trophy will tour various host cities, starting in Scotland from May 7 to 10 before concluding in London.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta stated, "The growth of women's cricket is rapidly advancing, and the expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams, along with a record prize pool, emphasizes our dedication to fostering a more robust and competitive global game."