India national cricket team were richly rewarded after lifting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title, receiving a prize of USD 2.63 million (approximately ₹24.28 crore) from the International Cricket Council. India sealed the championship with a commanding 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The triumph was historic, as India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and win the trophy on home soil.
The runners-up, New Zealand, were awarded USD 1.42 million from the tournament’s total prize pool of USD 11.25 million. Meanwhile, the two semifinalists — the South Africa national cricket team and the England cricket team — also received significant payouts. South Africa earned USD 1.05 million, while England took home USD 974,000 for their campaign. These rewards are part of the increased prize structure introduced by the ICC in 2024, which significantly boosted financial incentives across global tournaments.
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Apart from the ICC prize money, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced a massive reward for the victorious Indian squad. On March 10, the board confirmed a cash bonus of ₹131 crore for the World Cup-winning team led by Suryakumar Yadav. The announcement highlighted the magnitude of India’s achievement and the board’s recognition of the team’s effort throughout the tournament.
Final prize money distribution from #ICC to all the teams which participated in #T20WorldCup
No #Bangladesh in it…not sure what compensation it is getting as a result of Pakistan’s overaction.🤭😆😆 pic.twitter.com/kiTsY2M53Z
— Indian Cricket Council (@TheGoatICC) March 11, 2026
Interestingly, the ₹131 crore reward is even higher than the ₹125 crore prize announced after India’s previous T20 World Cup victory in 2024, marking a ₹6 crore increase this time. The reward will be distributed among the players, coaching staff, and support personnel who played a role in the successful campaign.
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Overall, the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup not only delivered thrilling cricket but also set new benchmarks in prize distribution, reflecting the growing commercial and global value of the shortest format of the game.
Here’s how much every participating team earned from the ICC’s prize money pool for the T20 World Cup 2026:
- 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
