Pakistan Get Rs 4.80 Crore From ICC As T20 World Cup Prize Money , Winners India Receive This
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the final distribution of the tournament's US$11.25 million (approximately Rs 103 crore) Players' Prize Money pool
- Written by Abhishek Paul
- Updated: March 11, 2026 05:09 pm IST
- India received Rs 24.25 crore in prize money for winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- New Zealand earned Rs 13.08 crore as the tournament runners-up
- South Africa and England, losing semi-finalists, got around Rs 9 crore each
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the final distribution of the tournament's US$11.25 million (approximately Rs 103 crore) Players' Prize Money pool, in line with the increase to ICC prize money made in 2024. The amounts listed represent gross prize money across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final, and are calculated prior to any applicable tax compliance or deductions.
The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives ($225,000), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament.
According to an ICC press release, India got $2,639,423 (approximately Rs 24.25 crore) while New Zealand got $1,422,692 (approximately Rs 13.08 crore). Losing semi-finalists South Africa got $1,005,577 (approximately Rs 9.24 crore), while England received $974,423 (Rs 8.96 crore). Pakistan got $522,692 (approximately Rs 4.80 crore).
Prize money distribution (US$):
India - $2,639,423
New Zealand - $1,422,692
South Africa - $1,005,577
England - $974,423
West Indies - $538,269
Pakistan - $522,692
Zimbabwe - $491,538
Sri Lanka - $475,962
Afghanistan - $309,808
Australia - $309,808
USA - $309,808
Scotland - $278,654
Ireland - $271,731
Italy - $256,154
Netherlands - $256,154
UAE - $256,154
Nepal - $256,154
Canada - $225,000
Namibia - $225,000
Oman - $225,000
Following India's T20 World Cup title win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla congratulated the team and support staff on being given a Rs 131 crores cash reward by the board, pointing out this is the biggest prize money Men in Blue have got for their win.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crores for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Speaking to ANI, Shukla said, "An amount of Rs 131 crore (T20 Men's World Cup) is being given to the winning team and this is the largest amount so far given to the team. I congratulate everyone, from players and support staff."
With ANI inputs