"Five of Australia's all-conquering team set for a showdown against hosts India in the women's cricket World Cup semi-final on Thursday have surged through the threshold of $1m annual earnings, as the growing financial opportunities in the global game approach and even exceed the value of Cricket Australia contracts. That group might soon expand too, given an Indian Women's Premier League mega auction is scheduled for November."
"While the earnings of individual athletes remain private, Ellyse Perry's long-term endorsements with brands such as Adidas, Commonwealth Bank, Fox Sports and Weet-Bix have made her Australia's highest earner for much of her 18-year career. Those sponsorships and the money paid under her Cricket Australia contract are now being complemented by significant franchise earnings. Perry collected around $300,000 for her eight matches with Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year according to public auction results, and another $130,000 for her stint in the Hundred in the UK."
"Ash Gardner was the second-highest paid player in the 2025 WPL behind only Indian star Smriti Mandhana, and earned around $550,000 for her nine matches with Gujarat Giants. Annabel Sutherland accrued close to $350,000 with the Delhi Capitals, and was another like Perry and Gardner on the highest earnings tier in the Hundred. Captain Alyssa Healy is also likely to be at or close to the million-dollar mark annually, as is Beth Mooney, who earned almost $"
Five Australian players have surpassed $1 million in annual earnings driven by franchise contracts and endorsements. Franchise payments are approaching and sometimes exceeding Cricket Australia contract values. Five WPL franchises each have roughly $2.6 million to spend, and a November Indian Women's Premier League mega auction could expand high earners. Ellyse Perry combines long-term endorsements with significant franchise fees, including about $300,000 from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and $130,000 from the Hundred. Ash Gardner earned around $550,000 in the 2025 WPL and Annabel Sutherland close to $350,000, while Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney are near the million-dollar mark.
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