After winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, India national cricket team continues to receive massive rewards and recognition. Following a ₹131 crore reward from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now also awarded the team ₹25 crore as prize money.
This victory marks India’s second consecutive T20 World Cup title, after previously winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Dominant Win in the Final
The final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In a dominant performance, India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs, securing the third T20 World Cup title in the nation’s history.
ICC Prize Money Distribution
The ICC announced prize money for various teams based on their performance in the tournament:
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India (Champions): about ₹25 crore
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New Zealand (Runners-up): around ₹13 crore
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Semi-finalists – South Africa national cricket team and England national cricket team: about ₹9 crore each
Other teams also received financial rewards for their participation and performance.
Rewards for Other Participating Teams
Teams that reached the Super 8 stage but did not qualify further were also awarded prize money:
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Afghanistan national cricket team, Australia national cricket team, and United States national cricket team received about $309,808 each.
Other teams were rewarded as follows:
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Scotland national cricket team: about $278,654
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Ireland national cricket team: about $271,731
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Italy national cricket team, Netherlands national cricket team, United Arab Emirates national cricket team, and Nepal national cricket team: about $256,154 each
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Canada national cricket team, Namibia national cricket team, and Oman national cricket team: around $225,000 each
Historic Moment for Indian Cricket
With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles and massive rewards from both the BCCI and the ICC, the triumph has further strengthened India’s position as one of the most dominant teams in world cricket. Fans across the country continue celebrating the historic achievement.
