Overview
- The ICC’s pay-parity policy delivers equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups, with a Rs 116 crore pool for the 2025 Women’s event.
- Champions will receive Rs 37.3 crore, while the runners-up are set for about Rs 20 crore under the new structure.
- Prize distribution also includes Rs 2 crore per team for participation, Rs 28 lakh per group-stage win, and Rs 9.3 crore for each losing semi-finalist.
- India advanced after a record chase of 339 against Australia and will face South Africa in Sunday’s final at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
- PTI reports BCCI officials are considering a Rs 125 crore bonus for a title win, though no formal announcement has been made.