Women’s T20 World Cup Sees Historic Prize Money Boost

Dubai, Apr 13 (BNP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of ₹82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in England and Wales later this year.

The total prize pool marks a 10% increase compared to the previous edition, reflecting the growing investment in women’s cricket globally.

The tournament will feature 12 teams, up from 10 in 2024, and is scheduled to be played from June 12 to July 5 across seven venues, with the final yet to be confirmed.

The ICC said the increased prize money highlights its commitment to expanding and strengthening women’s cricket at the international level.