The distribution follows the record increase in tournament prize money announced by the ICC in 2024. The figures reflect earnings accumulated across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final.
India, which won the title, earned about ₹21.91 crore ($2,639,423) from the players’ prize pool. Runner-up New Zealand received around ₹11.81 crore ($1,422,692), while semifinalists South Africa and England collected about ₹8.35 crore ($1,005,577) and ₹8.09 crore ($974,423) respectively.
Among the other teams, West Indies earned around ₹4.47 crore ($538,269) and Pakistan received about ₹4.34 crore ($522,692). Zimbabwe secured around ₹4.08 crore ($491,538), while Sri Lanka took home about ₹3.95 crore ($475,962).
Afghanistan, Australia and the USA each received around ₹2.57 crore ($309,808). Scotland earned about ₹2.31 crore ($278,654), followed by Ireland with around ₹2.26 crore ($271,731).
Italy, the Netherlands, UAE and Nepal each received about ₹2.13 crore ($256,154) from the tournament pool. Canada, Namibia and Oman were awarded ₹1.87 crore ($225,000) each.
The ICC said the figures represent gross prize money accumulated through participation payments, match-win bonuses and progression through the various stages of the competition.
Each team in the tournament was guaranteed a base participation payment of ₹1.87 crore ($225,000), with additional earnings determined by final standings and results achieved during the event.
Prize money distribution
India – ₹21.91 crore ($2,639,423)
New Zealand – ₹11.81 crore ($1,422,692)
South Africa – ₹8.35 crore ($1,005,577)
England – ₹8.09 crore ($974,423)
West Indies – ₹4.47 crore ($538,269)
Pakistan – ₹4.34 crore ($522,692)
Zimbabwe – ₹4.08 crore ($491,538)
Sri Lanka – ₹3.95 crore ($475,962)
Afghanistan – ₹2.57 crore ($309,808)
Australia – ₹2.57 crore ($309,808)
USA – ₹2.57 crore ($309,808)
Scotland – ₹2.31 crore ($278,654)
Ireland – ₹2.26 crore ($271,731)
Italy – ₹2.13 crore ($256,154)
Netherlands – ₹2.13 crore ($256,154)
UAE – ₹2.13 crore ($256,154)
Nepal – ₹2.13 crore ($256,154)
Canada – ₹1.87 crore ($225,000)
Namibia – ₹1.87 crore ($225,000)
Oman – ₹1.87 crore ($225,000)
How much is the BCCI paying the Indian cricket team?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 131 crore for the Men’s T20 World Cup-winning squad and support staff.
Sportstar understands that each of the 15 players in the squad will receive Rs. 6 crore, while the remaining Rs. 41 crore will be distributed among the coaching staff and other support staff members.
Published on Mar 11, 2026
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