Cricket Australia (CA) is set to invest an additional $53 million into women’s cricket and raise the Big Bash League (BBL) salary cap by 50 percent under the sport’s newly agreed pay deal.

women’s Cricket and BBL salary :

Female cricketers’ pay will rise by nearly 66%.
The WBBL salary cap will increase to $732,000 annually.
BBL players can earn up to $420,000 per season.

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) finalized a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) valued at $634 million on Monday, following a largely smooth negotiation process. One of the standout aspects of the agreement is the substantial pay increase for female cricketers, who will see their earnings rise by nearly 66%, totaling $133 million over the duration of the deal.

Domestic players will now enjoy an average salary of $151,000, with most earning over $100,000. To reach that figure, players will need to hold both a state and WBBL contract, which approximately 75% of players do.

The WBBL salary cap will rise to $732,000 annually, aiming to remain competitive with England’s Women’s Hundred, India’s WPL, and other franchise leagues. Additionally, Cricket Australia (CA) will expand the women’s national contract list from 15 to 18 players, along with a 25% pay increase. The top earners are projected to make around $800,000 across all contracts.

“Cricket now clearly offers the best earning potential of any team sport for elite female athletes,” CA CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement. I’m particularly pleased that this MOU marks another significant milestone in the growth of women’s cricket. The increased remuneration reflects the value of the Australian women’s team and the WBBL, who serve as inspirational role models and are driving the rapid rise in female participation.