101 Crore Of T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Pool Revealed After India’s Tournament Win

India clinched their historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title and secured a $2.34 million prize after defeating New Zealand national cricket team in the final.

The recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featured a massive prize pool announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A total of 20 teams competed in the global tournament, all aiming to lift the prestigious T20 title.

In the end, the India national cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, emerged victorious and etched their name in history by becoming the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles. Along with the trophy, the champions will also receive a significant financial reward from the ICC.

Massive Prize Pool Announced By ICC

For the 2026 edition of the tournament, the International Cricket Council allocated a total prize pool of USD 11 million (approximately ₹101 crore).

Every team participating in the competition was assured a base payout, ensuring that even those finishing at the bottom of the table received financial compensation. Each participating side was guaranteed USD 112,500 (around ₹1.03 crore) regardless of their final standing.

This structure ensured that all 20 teams benefited from the global event while rewarding teams that progressed further in the competition.

How Much Did India And Other Teams Earn

As tournament champions, India will receive the biggest share of the prize money. Reports suggest that the winners will take home USD 2.34 million (approximately ₹21.5 crore).

The runners-up, New Zealand national cricket team, will receive USD 1.17 million (around ₹10.75 crore) for finishing second in the tournament.

• Winner – USD 2,340,000 (₹21.5 crore approx.)
• Runners-up – USD 1,170,000 (₹10.75 crore approx.)
• Beaten semi-finalists – USD 675,000 (₹6.20 crore approx.)
• 5th–8th places – USD 270,000 (₹2.48 crore approx.)
• 9th–12th places – USD 135,000 (₹1.24 crore approx.)
• 13th–20th places – USD 112,500 (₹1.03 crore approx.)
• Per match win – USD 31,154 (₹28.64 lakh approx.)
• Base prize money – USD 112,500 (₹1.03 crore approx.)

India’s Road To A Historic T20 World Cup Triumph

India entered the tournament as one of the favourites but had a slightly inconsistent start to their campaign. They began with a narrow win over the United States national cricket team, followed by another victory against the Namibia national cricket team, although neither performance was particularly dominant.

The team soon found momentum with a convincing win against the Pakistan national cricket team in Colombo, which helped them secure qualification for the Super 8 stage.

India won all four of their group matches but suffered a heavy defeat against the South Africa national cricket team in their opening Super 8 clash. The setback left them in a must-win situation against the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team, both of whom they defeated to reach the knockout stage.

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In the semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, India edged past the England cricket team in a high-scoring thriller to book their place in the final.

The title clash turned into a one-sided affair as India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs, sealing a historic triumph and claiming their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.