T20 world champions India received US $2,639,423 (about Rs 25 crore), the biggest share from the prize money pool after winning the men’s T20 World Cup at home 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 by a comprehensive 96-run margin 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 $9.24 crore and $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. Scotland received USD 278,654 and Ireland took home $271,731.

Four more teams, Italy, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Nepal, received $256,154 each. Finally, Canada, Namibia and Oman were awarded $225,000 each.

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.

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