Mumbai, Mar 12: Champions India received $2,639,423 (approx Rs 25 crore), the biggest share from the prize money pool after winning the T20 World Cup as the ICC on Wednesday announced the distribution of a record $11.25 million players’ prize fund following the tournament’s conclusion.
India beat New Zealand to lift their second successive trophy.
The total purse reflects the significant increase in ICC tournament prize money introduced in 2024, aimed at boosting financial rewards for players and supporting the global growth of cricket.
Runners-up New Zealand national cricket team earned $1,422,692 (Rs 13 crore approx), while semi-finalists South Africa and England received Rs 9.24 crore and Rs 8.96 crore respectively.
Among other top finishers, West Indies cricket team were awarded $538,269, while Pakistan team which played all its matches in Sri Lanka received $522,692.
Further down the distribution list, Zimbabwe national cricket team were allocated $491,538 and Sri Lanka received $475,962.
The group of Afghanistan, Australia and United States which was eliminated at the Super 8s stage each earned $309,808. Meanwhile, Scotland received $278,654, and Ireland took home $271,731.
Four more teams – Italy, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Nepal – each received $256,154. Finally, Canada, Namibia and Oman were each awarded $225,000.
The amount reflects the base amount of $225,000 received by all participating teams, along with bonuses based on final placements, win bonuses, and progression through each stage of the tournament.
The ICC said the prize-money distribution highlights its ongoing effort to increase financial incentives for players and strengthen cricket’s development across its member nations participating in global tournaments and supporting the growth of the game across its member nations.