US EditionICC Announces Record Prize Money Pool for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The 12-team tournament will feature a 10% prize increase, with winners earning $2.34 million and all teams guaranteed at least $247,500.
- On Monday, the International Cricket Council announced a record prize pool of Rs 82 crore for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in England and Wales.
- The tournament expands to 12 teams from 10 in 2024, accompanied by a 10 per cent prize pool increase over the previous edition's USD 7,958,077 total.
- Winners receive USD 2,340,000, runners-up get USD 1,170,000, losing semi-finalists earn USD 675,000, and all 12 teams receive a minimum prize pot of USD 247,500.
- The Trophy Tour has commenced with 60 days remaining before the tournament begins June 12 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka.
- ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta stated the expansion and prize increase "underlines our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game," positioning the event to set new attendance records.
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Record prize fund od Rs 82 crore announced for Women's T20 World Cup
Dubai, Apr 13 (PTI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced a record prize pool of Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in England and Wales in two months’ time. The total purse has been increased by 10 per cent from the previous edition. The tournament […]
ICC announces record prize money for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as tournament expands to 12 teams
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