India beat South Africa to win their inaugural Women's World Cup title on Sunday (November 2). Harmanpreet Kaur and her girls beat South Africa by 52 runs to cap off a historic night for the Indian team.
In the 2025 edition of the World Cup, eight teams participated and after the group stages, four teams - England, Australia, South Africa and India qualified for the semifinals.
ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Prize Money Breakdown
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking total prize pool of USD 13.88 million (approximately Rs 122.5 crore) for the 2025 edition of the Women's World Cup. This represents nearly a threefold jump from the previous edition, demonstrating the ICC's growing commitment to women's cricket.
Key Highlights:
- The champions will earn USD 4.48 million (Rs 39.55 crore), which is more than triple the prize from the last edition (USD 1.32 million).
- Runners-up will receive USD 2.24 million (Rs 19.77 crore) - a 273% increase from the last time.
- Losing semi-finalists will each get USD 1.12 million (Rs 9.89 crore), up from USD 300,000.
- Teams will be rewarded for group-stage match wins, enhancing competitiveness.
Detailed Prize Money Distribution
| Position / Achievement | Prize Money (USD) | Approx. in INR (Crore) | Previous Edition (USD) | Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | 4.48 million | 39.55 crore | 1.32 million | +239% |
| Runners-up | 2.24 million | 19.77 crore | 0.60 million | +273% |
| Losing Semi-Finalists (each) | 1.12 million | 9.89 crore | 0.30 million | +273% |
| 5th-6th Place Teams (each) | 700,000 | 6.2 crore | Not specified | - |
| 7th-8th Place Teams (each) | 280,000 | 2.47 crore | Not specified | - |
| Group Stage Win Bonus (per win) | 34,314 | 0.30 crore (30.29 lakh) | Not applicable | - |
| Guaranteed Participation Fee | 250,000 | 2.20 crore | - | - |
| Total Prize Pool | 13.88 million | 122.5 crore | ~4.8 million | +190% |
How Much Prize Money has Each Team Won in the Women's World Cup 2025?
Pakistan
Pakistan finished 8th in the tournament and didn't win a single match in the group stages. Hence, they have won a total of USD 530,000, which is around Rs 4.67 crore.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh managed to finish 7th in the tournament and finished with 1 win in the group stages. They have won a total of USD 564,414, which is Rs 4.97 crore.
New Zealand
New Zealand finished 6th and they have won a total of Rs 8.70 crore in the Women's World Cup 2025.
Sri Lanka
Co-hosts Sri Lanka also managed just 1 win in the tournament and they have also received Rs 8.70 crore in the World Cup.
Australia
Australia won six matches in the group stages and after their semifinal exit, they have won a total of Rs 13.96 crore.
England
England registered five wins in the group stages, and they have bagged Rs 13.66 crore from the Women's World Cup.
South Africa
South Africa won five matches in the group stages as well. They have gone back home with Rs 13.60 crore.
India
India managed to win three group stage matches and after becoming Champions, the women's team have received Rs 39.55 crore.
