The upcoming edition is set to be the grandest in the tournament history with a record prize money pool of US$8,764,615, marking a 10% rise from the 2024 edition.
Wolvaardt sees it as a major step for the growth of the women’s game.
“The increase in prize money for this tournament is hugely important for the women’s game. It’s another strong statement about how far the game has come and where it’s heading.
“For young girls watching around the world, seeing the investment and opportunities continue to grow makes a massive difference. It shows that women’s cricket is being taken seriously and valued on the global stage.
“I think the ICC has made it very clear through things like this that there is real intent to continue growing the women’s game around the world. We’ve already seen incredible progress over the last few years in terms of, crowds, broadcast coverage and overall interest in the women’s game, and I think this is another important step in that journey.”