# New Zealand to pay female cricketers equally in a new 5-year deal

URL: https://technosports.co.in/new-zealand-equal-pay/  
Published: 2022-07-06  
Updated: 2022-07-06  
Author: Vedant Kharakwal

Under a new five-year agreement reached by NZC, the six major associations, and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association, women’s cricketers in [New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Cricket) will get the same match fees as men.

This will result in a significant pay increase at both the international and provincial levels. The combination of the men’s and women’s professional games under a single master agreement is a first.

Both men and women compete in international matches in a variety of forms, and the match costs are NZ$4000 for ODIs and NZ$2500 for T20Is. Ford Trophy/Hallyburton Johnstone Shield NZ$800, Super Smash NZ$575, and at the domestic level. In the men’s game, the Plunket Shield costs NZ$1750 and a Test match costs NZ$10,250.

> New Zealand cricket takes the first step towards gender pay equality![https://t.co/zt8RIBilR0](https://t.co/zt8RIBilR0) [pic.twitter.com/seGeaIiUP7](https://t.co/seGeaIiUP7)
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> — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) [July 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1544231060686667781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The top-ranked New Zealand women’s player will be eligible to earn up to NZ$163,246 per year (an increase from $83,432), followed by the ninth-ranked player at NZ$148,946 ($66,266) and the 17th-ranked player at NZ$142,346 ($62,833).

The top three domestic women’s players in each major association will be eligible for a maximum of $19,146 (up from $3,423), $18,646 ($3,423), and $18,146 ($3,423), respectively.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said: “It’s great for the international and domestic women players to be recognised in the same agreement, alongside the men. It’s a massive step forward and will be a huge drawcard for young women and girls.”

## New Zealand’s top women’s players will be able to earn up to NZ$163,246 per year

> Landmark agreement for equal pay!  
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> New Zealand’s professional women’s and men’s cricketers will receive the same pay for the same work on the same day, in a landmark agreement struck between NZC, the six Major Associations, and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. [pic.twitter.com/spdLjSLuC5](https://t.co/spdLjSLuC5)
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> — Women’s CricZone (@WomensCricZone) [July 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/WomensCricZone/status/1544154222723092483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The top-ranked foreign player in the men’s competition, where retainers are still significantly higher, will be eligible to collect a maximum of NZ$523,396 (up from $459,574), followed by NZ$444,196 ($377,981) for the tenth-ranked player and NZ$367,196 ($305,453) for the 20th-ranked player.

Players from New Zealand will be paid between NZ$75,207 and NZ$102,707. The deal, which goes into effect on August 1, also includes enhanced financing for NZCPA’s support services and parity in areas like travel and lodging.

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