The ICC has revealed the prize money for the Women’s T20 World Cup, which will take place next month in the UAE.
The total prize pool for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup has been raised to $7.96 million, more than double the amount from 2023.
This major increase means that the winners of the 2024 tournament will earn $2.34 million, a 134% rise compared to the $1 million that Australia received as champions in 2023.
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Runners-up and Semi-finalists to Benefit from Big Increases
The runners-up will also see a 134% rise in their prize, taking home $1.17 million. Semi-finalists will earn $675,000 each, which is more than three times what they received in 2023.
Group Stage Wins to Get Higher Rewards
Prize money is not just for the knockout stages. Teams that win a match in the group stage will now receive $31,154, a 78% increase from last year’s $17,500.
Base Prize for All Participating Teams
Even teams that are knocked out in the group stage will receive a minimum of $112,500 each, with a total of $1.125 million shared among all 10 teams. This ensures every team receives financial support, no matter their performance.
Teams finishing between fifth and eighth will earn $270,000 each, while the ninth and tenth-placed teams will receive $135,000 each.
ICC’s Commitment to Women’s Cricket
This historic prize pool reflects the ICC’s dedication to growing women’s cricket and promoting fairness between the men’s and women’s games. It also highlights the importance of the Women’s T20 World Cup as one of the top events in the sport.
Tournament Schedule
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will kick off on October 3, with matches being played in Dubai and Sharjah. All group stage matches will conclude by October 15, followed by the semi-finals on October 17 and 18. The final match, where the two top teams will compete for the trophy, is scheduled for October 20.
One schedule change to note: on October 5, Australia will play Sri Lanka at 2:00 PM, followed by Bangladesh vs. England at 6:00 PM in Sharjah.
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a historic event, with the world’s best teams competing for the prestigious title and record-breaking rewards.
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