Cricket World Cup prize money
The 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup paid $13,880,000, more than either men's World Cup before it: 2019 and 2023 paid $10,000,000 each. India took $4,832,942 for winning in 2025, the biggest cheque at any of the four. Every team is paid for where it finished and again for every group game it won, and the tables below add the two up for every team at all four.
What each nation took
Every team's takings at the four World Cups, men's and women's added together
| NATION | MEN'S 2019 | WOMEN'S 2022 | MEN'S 2023 | WOMEN'S 2025 | IN ALL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1,080,000$1.1m | $1,495,000$1.5m | $4,280,000$4.3m | $1,575,884$1.6m | $8,430,884$8.4m |
| India | $1,080,000$1.1m | $145,000$145k | $2,360,000$2.4m | $4,832,942$4.8m | $8,417,942$8.4m |
| England | $4,240,000$4.2m | $700,000$700k | $220,000$220k | $1,541,570$1.5m | $6,701,570$6.7m |
| South Africa | $220,000$220k | $425,000$425k | $1,080,000$1.1m | $2,661,570$2.7m | $4,386,570$4.4m |
| New Zealand | $2,200,000$2.2m | $145,000$145k | $1,000,000$1.0m | $984,314$984k | $4,329,314$4.3m |
| Sri Lanka | $220,000$220k | - | $180,000$180k | $984,314$984k | $1,384,314$1.4m |
| Pakistan | $300,000$300k | $95,000$95k | $260,000$260k | $530,000$530k | $1,185,000$1.2m |
| Bangladesh | $220,000$220k | $95,000$95k | $180,000$180k | $564,314$564k | $1,059,314$1.1m |
| West Indies | $180,000$180k | $375,000$375k | - | - | $555,000$555k |
| Afghanistan | $100,000$100k | - | $260,000$260k | - | $360,000$360k |
| Netherlands | - | - | $180,000$180k | - | $180,000$180k |
Australia have taken $8,430,884 across the four, $12,942 more than India, on two titles to India's one. Between them the 11 nations took $36,989,908.
The 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup
8 teams, a $13,880,000 pot, won by India
| NATION | FINISH | WINS | FOR THE FINISH | FOR TAKING PART | FOR THE WINS | TOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Champions | 3 | $4,480,000$4.5m | $250,000$250k | $102,942$103k | $4,832,942$4.8m |
| South Africa | Runners-up | 5 | $2,240,000$2.2m | $250,000$250k | $171,570$172k | $2,661,570$2.7m |
| Australia | Beaten semi-finalists | 6 | $1,120,000$1.1m | $250,000$250k | $205,884$206k | $1,575,884$1.6m |
| England | Beaten semi-finalists | 5 | $1,120,000$1.1m | $250,000$250k | $171,570$172k | $1,541,570$1.5m |
| Sri Lanka | Fifth and sixth | 1 | $700,000$700k | $250,000$250k | $34,314$34k | $984,314$984k |
| New Zealand | Fifth and sixth | 1 | $700,000$700k | $250,000$250k | $34,314$34k | $984,314$984k |
| Bangladesh | Seventh and eighth | 1 | $280,000$280k | $250,000$250k | $34,314$34k | $564,314$564k |
| Pakistan | Seventh and eighth | 0 | $280,000$280k | $250,000$250k | - | $530,000$530k |
India took $4,832,942: $4,480,000 for winning, $250,000 for taking part and $102,942 for three group-stage wins. South Africa, the runners-up, took $2,661,570 on five group-stage wins. Pakistan took $530,000, the least at this World Cup. The win money is paid per game won, and six of the 28 group games ended with no result, so the teams took $13,674,908 of the $13,880,000 pot.
| PAID FOR | HOW MANY | EACH | IN ALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | 1 team | $4,480,000$4.5m | $4,480,000$4.5m |
| Runners-up | 1 team | $2,240,000$2.2m | $2,240,000$2.2m |
| Beaten semi-finalists | 2 teams | $1,120,000$1.1m | $2,240,000$2.2m |
| Fifth and sixth | 2 teams | $700,000$700k | $1,400,000$1.4m |
| Seventh and eighth | 2 teams | $280,000$280k | $560,000$560k |
| Every team, for taking part | 8 teams | $250,000$250k | $2,000,000$2.0m |
| Each group-stage win | 28 games | $34,314$34k | $960,792$961k |
The 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup
10 teams, a $10,000,000 pot, won by Australia
| NATION | FINISH | WINS | FOR THE FINISH | FOR THE WINS | TOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Champions | 7 | $4,000,000$4.0m | $280,000$280k | $4,280,000$4.3m |
| India | Runners-up | 9 | $2,000,000$2.0m | $360,000$360k | $2,360,000$2.4m |
| South Africa | Beaten semi-finalists | 7 | $800,000$800k | $280,000$280k | $1,080,000$1.1m |
| New Zealand | Beaten semi-finalists | 5 | $800,000$800k | $200,000$200k | $1,000,000$1.0m |
| Pakistan | Out in the group stage | 4 | $100,000$100k | $160,000$160k | $260,000$260k |
| Afghanistan | Out in the group stage | 4 | $100,000$100k | $160,000$160k | $260,000$260k |
| England | Out in the group stage | 3 | $100,000$100k | $120,000$120k | $220,000$220k |
| Bangladesh | Out in the group stage | 2 | $100,000$100k | $80,000$80k | $180,000$180k |
| Sri Lanka | Out in the group stage | 2 | $100,000$100k | $80,000$80k | $180,000$180k |
| Netherlands | Out in the group stage | 2 | $100,000$100k | $80,000$80k | $180,000$180k |
Australia took $4,280,000: $4,000,000 for winning and $280,000 for seven group-stage wins. India, the runners-up, took $2,360,000 on nine group-stage wins. India won every group game and still took less than the champions. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands took $180,000 each, the least at this World Cup. All 45 group games had a result, so the teams took the whole $10,000,000.
| PAID FOR | HOW MANY | EACH | IN ALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | 1 team | $4,000,000$4.0m | $4,000,000$4.0m |
| Runners-up | 1 team | $2,000,000$2.0m | $2,000,000$2.0m |
| Beaten semi-finalists | 2 teams | $800,000$800k | $1,600,000$1.6m |
| Out in the group stage | 6 teams | $100,000$100k | $600,000$600k |
| Each group-stage win | 45 games | $40,000$40k | $1,800,000$1.8m |
The 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup
8 teams, a $3,500,000 pot, won by Australia
| NATION | FINISH | WINS | FOR THE FINISH | FOR THE WINS | TOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Champions | 7 | $1,320,000$1.3m | $175,000$175k | $1,495,000$1.5m |
| England | Runners-up | 4 | $600,000$600k | $100,000$100k | $700,000$700k |
| South Africa | Beaten semi-finalists | 5 | $300,000$300k | $125,000$125k | $425,000$425k |
| West Indies | Beaten semi-finalists | 3 | $300,000$300k | $75,000$75k | $375,000$375k |
| India | Out in the group stage | 3 | $70,000$70k | $75,000$75k | $145,000$145k |
| New Zealand | Out in the group stage | 3 | $70,000$70k | $75,000$75k | $145,000$145k |
| Bangladesh | Out in the group stage | 1 | $70,000$70k | $25,000$25k | $95,000$95k |
| Pakistan | Out in the group stage | 1 | $70,000$70k | $25,000$25k | $95,000$95k |
Australia took $1,495,000: $1,320,000 for winning and $175,000 for seven group-stage wins. England, the runners-up, took $700,000 on four group-stage wins. Bangladesh and Pakistan took $95,000 each, the least at this World Cup. The win money is paid per game won, and one of the 28 group games ended with no result, so the teams took $3,475,000 of the $3,500,000 pot.
| PAID FOR | HOW MANY | EACH | IN ALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | 1 team | $1,320,000$1.3m | $1,320,000$1.3m |
| Runners-up | 1 team | $600,000$600k | $600,000$600k |
| Beaten semi-finalists | 2 teams | $300,000$300k | $600,000$600k |
| Out in the group stage | 4 teams | $70,000$70k | $280,000$280k |
| Each group-stage win | 28 games | $25,000$25k | $700,000$700k |
The 2019 Men's Cricket World Cup
10 teams, a $10,000,000 pot, won by England
| NATION | FINISH | WINS | FOR THE FINISH | FOR THE WINS | TOOK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Champions | 6 | $4,000,000$4.0m | $240,000$240k | $4,240,000$4.2m |
| New Zealand | Runners-up | 5 | $2,000,000$2.0m | $200,000$200k | $2,200,000$2.2m |
| India | Beaten semi-finalists | 7 | $800,000$800k | $280,000$280k | $1,080,000$1.1m |
| Australia | Beaten semi-finalists | 7 | $800,000$800k | $280,000$280k | $1,080,000$1.1m |
| Pakistan | Out in the group stage | 5 | $100,000$100k | $200,000$200k | $300,000$300k |
| Sri Lanka | Out in the group stage | 3 | $100,000$100k | $120,000$120k | $220,000$220k |
| South Africa | Out in the group stage | 3 | $100,000$100k | $120,000$120k | $220,000$220k |
| Bangladesh | Out in the group stage | 3 | $100,000$100k | $120,000$120k | $220,000$220k |
| West Indies | Out in the group stage | 2 | $100,000$100k | $80,000$80k | $180,000$180k |
| Afghanistan | Out in the group stage | 0 | $100,000$100k | - | $100,000$100k |
England took $4,240,000: $4,000,000 for winning and $240,000 for six group-stage wins. New Zealand, the runners-up, took $2,200,000 on five group-stage wins. Afghanistan took $100,000, the least at this World Cup. The win money is paid per game won, and four of the 45 group games ended with no result, so the teams took $9,840,000 of the $10,000,000 pot.
| PAID FOR | HOW MANY | EACH | IN ALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | 1 team | $4,000,000$4.0m | $4,000,000$4.0m |
| Runners-up | 1 team | $2,000,000$2.0m | $2,000,000$2.0m |
| Beaten semi-finalists | 2 teams | $800,000$800k | $1,600,000$1.6m |
| Out in the group stage | 6 teams | $100,000$100k | $600,000$600k |
| Each group-stage win | 45 games | $40,000$40k | $1,800,000$1.8m |
The women's World Cup now pays more than the men's
The pot at each of the four World Cups, in the order they were played
| WORLD CUP | POT | FOR WINNING | PER GROUP WIN | LEAST TAKEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 2019 | $10,000,000$10.0m | $4,000,000$4.0m | $40,000$40k | $100,000$100k |
| Women's 2022 | $3,500,000$3.5m | $1,320,000$1.3m | $25,000$25k | $95,000$95k |
| Men's 2023 | $10,000,000$10.0m | $4,000,000$4.0m | $40,000$40k | $180,000$180k |
| Women's 2025 | $13,880,000$13.9m | $4,480,000$4.5m | $34,314$34k | $530,000$530k |
The women's pot went from $3,500,000 in 2022 to $13,880,000 in 2025, 3.97 times as much, and the champions' band from $1,320,000 to $4,480,000. The men's pot was $10,000,000 in both 2019 and 2023. The one line where the men are still paid more is a group-stage win: $40,000 against $34,314. The team that finished last at the 2025 women's took $530,000, more than any men's side out in the group stage was paid, $300,000 at most.
The same comparison across every sport where the women's event pays more is on where the women are paid more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cricket World Cup winner get?
India took $4,832,942 for winning the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup: $4,480,000 for winning, $250,000 for taking part and $102,942 for three group-stage wins. Australia took $4,280,000 for the 2023 men's: $4,000,000 for winning and $280,000 for seven group-stage wins.
What is the total prize money at the Cricket World Cup?
$13,880,000 at the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup and $10,000,000 at the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup. The 2022 women's paid $3,500,000 and the 2019 men's $10,000,000.
How much is a win worth at the Cricket World Cup?
$40,000 for every group game won at the 2023 men's and $34,314 at the 2025 women's, paid on top of whatever the team collects for its finish. A game with no result pays neither side.
Is the women's Cricket World Cup prize money higher than the men's?
Yes. The 2025 women's paid $13,880,000 against $10,000,000 at the 2023 men's, and its champions' band was $4,480,000 against $4,000,000.
What does a beaten semi-finalist get at the Cricket World Cup?
$1,120,000 at the 2025 women's, $800,000 at the 2023 men's, $300,000 at the 2022 women's and $800,000 at the 2019 men's, before any win money.
Which country has earned the most Cricket World Cup prize money?
Australia, with $8,430,884 across the four World Cups held here, then India with $8,417,942 and England with $6,701,570.
Where to next
Prize money in other sports, and the rest of cricket