After defeating South Africa in Monday's T20 World Cup final in Dubai, the White Ferns took home over $2.3 million in prize money, with $256,000 going to each player. New Zealand's women's team, who finished second to Australia in the 2010 competition, won their first T20 World Cup. In latest developments, New Zealand Cricket board has decided to evenly distribute the prize to each member of the T20 World Cup squad. The winning prize money which is 4 million NZ dollars comes to around Rs 19 crore. So, each member of the squad will receive 256,000 NZ dollars (Rs 1 Core 19 lakhs). This is quite a lot compared to the national contract amount.
The NZC board in 2022 had announced the equal distribution of match payments for both men's and women's teams playing international and national level matches. The ICC claimed that the historic prize money further enhanced the women's T20 World Cup's standing as one of the top events on the calendar and was in line with their goal of equalizing the men's and women's games.
NZC has been investing significantly into the women's game: Jess Davidson
Members of the New Zealand women are quite happy with the recent win against South Africa, as it has come at the right time and has a major impact in further games. Just this week, we've already seen an increase in the number of girls eager to register for cricket this summer," New Zealand Cricket Head of Female Engagement Jess Davidson said.
"NZC has been investing significantly into the women's game at the community and pathway level for some time, and a watershed moment like this is exactly what we need. We need to help expose our great game to more Kiwi." Presently, the Sophie Devine-led side is India to play a three-match ODI series starting from November 1 in Ahmedabad. Besides cricket match, NZC board is also planning to conduct certain event across New Zealand, allowing players to connect with fans and thank them for their support.
Liz Green, NZC’s Head of Women’s High Performance said, "We’re grateful for the support the team has received throughout this World Cup and seeing the work that goes behind the female game in the country. I hope this acts as the catalyst for more participation and involvements in women's game in New Zealand from playing to coaching to volunteers and match officials.”
