New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled a record prize pool of around Rs 82 crore for the Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in England and Wales in the next two months.The total prize money has increased by 10% compared to the previous edition. The 2026 tournament will also expand to 12 teams – up from 10 in 2024 – and be played across seven venues from June 12 to July 5, with the final set to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground.In comparison, the total prize purse of the previous edition in the UAE was USD 7,958,077 (approximately Rs 74 crore).
This year’s figure has increased to USD 8,764,615 (approximately Rs. 82 crore), representing a growth of 10 percent.As far as prizes are concerned, the champions will get USD 2.34 million (roughly Rs. 21.8 crore), while the runners-up will get USD 1.17 million (roughly Rs. 10 crore). The losing teams in the semi-finals will take home USD 675,000 (roughly Rs. 6.29 crore), and each group stage win will be worth USD 31,154 (roughly Rs. 29 lakh).“All 12 participating teams will receive a guaranteed minimum prize pot of USD 247,500 (approximately Rs 2.06 crore),” the ICC said in a release.The tournament will begin on June 12 in Edgbaston, Birmingham with hosts England and Sri Lanka.Other teams in the field are Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa and West Indies. The 33-match event will be played over 24 days.Meanwhile, the T20 World Cup trophy will tour host cities before concluding in London, with Scotland being the first stop from May 7 to 10.“The growth of women’s cricket continues to accelerate, and the expansion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, underscores our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game,” said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.
