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India Wins T20 World Cup 2026, Tops ICC's $11.25M Prize Money List

The International Cricket Council has finalized the prize money distribution from its $11.25 million pool for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Champion India leads the payout list, receiving over $2.6 million, while runner-up New Zealand earns $1.4 million. The prize money is calculated based on base participation, win bonuses, and progression through the tournament stages. India's victory marked a historic treble, making them the first team to win consecutive titles and secure a third T20 World Cup trophy.

Key Points: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money: India Gets $2.6M

  • India wins $2.6M as champion
  • New Zealand gets $1.4M as runner-up
  • South Africa, England round out top four
  • All 20 teams receive prize money
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ICC unveils final prize money distribution for teams after T20 World Cup 2026

ICC reveals final $11.25M prize money distribution for T20 World Cup 2026. Champions India receive $2.6M. See full list of team payouts.

"The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil - ICC Report"

New Delhi, March 11

After the successful conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council has confirmed the final allocation of the tournament's USD 11.25 million players' prize money pool, following the record-breaking increase in ICC prize money introduced in 2024, as per the ICC website.

The champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, India, will receive USD 2,639,423, while the runners-up, New Zealand, will take home USD 1,422,692. South Africa, on the other hand, will get USD 1,005,577 and England are going to get USD 974,423.

Prize money distribution (in USUSD ) for all teams:

India - USD 2,639,423New Zealand - USD 1,422,692South Africa - USD 1,005,577England - USD 974,423West Indies - USD 538,269Pakistan - USD 522,692Zimbabwe - USD 491,538Sri Lanka - USD 475,962Afghanistan - USD 309,808Australia - USD 309,808USA - USD 309,808Scotland - USD 278,654Ireland - USD 271,731Italy - USD 256,154Netherlands - USD 256,154UAE - USD 256,154Nepal - USD 256,154Canada - USD 225,000Namibia - USD 225,000Oman - USD 225,000

As per the ICC website, the amounts listed above represent gross prize money across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final, and are calculated before any applicable tax compliance or deductions. The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives (USD 225,000), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament.

Coming to the T20 World Cup 2026, India beat New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to win consecutive titles after their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the detailed breakdown. It's good that even the teams that didn't progress far get a base payment. That USD 225,000 can be huge for cricket development in associate nations like Nepal and Namibia.
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Vikram M
While I'm thrilled India won, I can't help but notice Australia and USA getting the same amount as Afghanistan? And below Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka? The points system for prize money seems a bit off, no? The tournament format needs a relook.
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Priya S
So proud of our Men in Blue! Winning at home must have been an unbelievable feeling for the players. The prize money is just a bonus - the real prize is that trophy and the joy of a billion fans! 🏆
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Rohit P
Good to see the ICC increasing the overall prize pool. Cricket needs to reward its top performers handsomely to compete with other global sports. Hope a significant chunk of India's prize money goes to the domestic structure and grassroot programs.
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Kavya N
Heartbreak for New Zealand again, but they played well. Respect. Also, great to see Afghanistan in the top 10! They've come such a long way. Cricket is truly growing.

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