ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 prize money: Full breakdown for winners, runners-up, semi-finalists and group-stage exits
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 prize money: Full breakdown for winners, runners-up, semi-finalists and group-stage exits originally appeared on Cricket News.
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Key Takeaways:
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is being held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5
- The total prize pool has been increased to US$8,764,615, a 10% rise from the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup
- New Zealand is the defending champion, having won its first title in the UAE in 2024
- Here is the full list of prize money for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
- The prize pool increase comes as the tournament expands to 12 teams for the first time in its history
Has the ICC increased prize money for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
The prize pool at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup has gone up by 10 per cent from the last edition in 2024. In 2024, the prize pool was valued at US$7,958,077, which has now increased to US$8,764,615 (approx. ₹72.7 crore) for the 2026 edition.
The winner of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup had bagged US$2,340,000 (approx. ₹19.42 crore). The same winner’s prize has been maintained for 2026, with the total pool increase reflecting the expansion to 12 teams and higher participation guarantees across the broader field of competing nations.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 prize money for winners and finalists
The winners and runners-up will pocket US$2,340,000 (approx. ₹19.42 crore) and US$1,170,000 (approx. ₹9.71 crore), respectively, at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Prize money for teams losing in the semi-finals at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The two teams eliminated from the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will receive a prize of US$675,000 (approx. ₹5.60 crore) each.
Prize money for group-stage exits at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The eight teams that fail to progress from the group stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 are guaranteed a minimum prize of US$247,500 (approx. ₹2.05 crore) each. Additionally, every group stage victory earns a bonus of US$31,154 (approx. ₹25.86 lakh) per win.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 prize money — full breakdown by position
| Stage | Prize money (USD) | Prize money (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | US$2,340,000 | ₹19.42 crore |
| Runner-up | US$1,170,000 | ₹9.71 crore |
| Losing semi-finalists | US$675,000 each | ₹5.60 crore each |
| Group stage win bonus | US$31,154 per win | ₹25.86 lakh per win |
| Participation (all 12 teams) | US$247,500 each | ₹2.05 crore each |
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