The ICC have announced the prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup set to take place next month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).With just about two weeks to go before Bangladesh face Scotland in the opening match, the world governing body revealed that it had lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive USD $7,958,080 — more than double that of the 2023 edition.This significant boost ensures that the winners of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will walk away with a staggering $2.34 million, marking a 134% increase from the $1 million awarded to the champions, Australia, in 2023.West Indies, led by Barbados allrounder Hayley Matthews, will be keen to repeat their 2016 title triumph. With devastating batter Deandra Dottin back in the fold alongside Matthews and former captain Stafanie Taylor, the regional team will be chomping at the bit ahead of their first game, October 4 against South Africa.The runners-up will also benefit from a 134% rise, securing $1.17 million in the upcoming edition. Semifinalists will receive $675,000 each, more than three times their 2023 payout.
