New Zealand is the defending Women’s T20 World Cup champion, beating South Africa in the final in Dubai in 2024. | Photo Credit: AP

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a record prize money pool of USD 8,764,615 (INR 81.8 crore) for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in England and Wales, marking a 10% increase on the 2024 edition.

The prize pool for the previous edition, which included 10 participants, was USD 7,958,077 (INR 7.24 crore). The tournament has extend to 12 teams this time.

The winners will take home USD 2,340,000 (INR 21.8 crore), while the runners-up will receive USD 1,170,000 (INR 10 crore approx). The losing semifinalists will earn USD 675,000 (INR 6.29 crore), while each group match win will help teams earn USD 31,154 (INR 29 lakh). All 12 participating teams will earn an assured minimum prize pot of USD 247,500 (INR 2.31 crore).

The tournament gets underway on 12 June when England will take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The tournament openers will be joined by Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa and the West Indies, competing in the 33-match event which will be played across seven venues over 24 days, vying for the top prize.

Published on Apr 13, 2026