Indian cricket team to pocket $14m for record T20 World Cup win

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India’s cricket board announced a $14.24m bonus in addition to the $2.34m awarded to the champions by the ICC.

India’s T20 ‌World Cup-winning cricket team has been ⁠awarded a ⁠bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24m) by the country’s cricket board, six ⁠times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad.

In recognition of their victory at the home tournament, the ‌Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the world’s richest cricket board, announced the additional prize for the Indian team on Tuesday.

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The amount is roughly $3m higher than the tournament’s overall prize pot of $11.25m.

India secured their historic third men’s T20 World Cup crown with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in a one-sided final on Sunday, earning $2.34m for the tournament win.

“The ⁠Board congratulates the players, support ⁠staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” the BCCI said in ⁠a statement.

The prize money will be shared among the entire team, including coaches and support staff.

The BCCI had last year rewarded the Champions Trophy-winning Indian team with a $6.72m cash bonus, triple that of the $2.24m they received for the title win.

With India now three-time T20 World Cup champions, captain Suryakumar Yadav said the side’s next big goal was to claim a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

The victory cemented India’s place “among the most successful teams in the history of the format”, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement.

Cricket commands an unmatched following in the world’s most populous country, with top players enjoying star status.

Following India’s successful defense of their T20 World Cup title, the BCCI has announced a cash prize of INR 131 crore for the squad.

“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic accomplishment and wishes them continued success in the future,” the BCCI said in a statement.”

India smashed New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad after posting 255 for 5 on the back of half-centuries from their top three – Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan. Jasprit Bumrah then dented New Zealand’s chase with figures of 4 for 15 in his four overs.

India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time.

West Indies (2012 and 2016) and England (2010 and 2022) have won the title twice a pieces. India are also the first team to win consecutive men’s T20 World Cups – no defending champion had even made it to the final previously. India are also the first team to win the tournament at home.

India men are the present holders of the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup titles and have a chance to add the ODI World Cup title to their kitty next year.

India’s all-conquering men’s cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the nation’s cricket board said on Tuesday.

Cricket commands an unparalleled following in the world’s most populous country, with top players enjoying star status and the game serving as a rare unifying force in an otherwise diverse nation.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, the world’s richest and most powerful cricket body, praised the players, support staff and selectors for the ‘historic achievement’ as it announced the cash reward.

The victory cemented India’s place ‘among the most successful teams in the history of the format’, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement.

The award money will be shared among the entire team, including coaches and support staff.

The Indian team will individually receive $2.34 million from the International Cricket Council while runners-up New Zealand will earn $1.17 million.

Midnight festivities broke out across the country on Sunday as delirious fans in blue Indian shirts took to the streets, beating drums and dancing to Bollywood hits.

Breakdown of Financial Rewards

The total “pocketed” amount comes from two primary sources:

BCCI Bonus: A special reward of ₹131 crore ($14.24 million) announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on March 10, 2026. This is an increase from the ₹125 crore awarded for the 2024 victory.
ICC Award Money: The team also received approximately $2.34 million (₹21.5 crore) from the International Cricket Council for winning the tournament.
Additional Bonuses: The team earned performance-based bonuses of about $31,154 for each victory during the group and Super 8 stages.

Distribution Details

While the exact per-person split for 2026 has not been completely detailed, the BCCI typically follows a hierarchical distribution used in previous years:
Players: Expected to receive the largest share, estimated at roughly ₹5.24 crore per player.
Coaching Staff: Including head coach Gautam Gambhir and his assistants, who receive a significant portion.
Support Staff: Physiotherapists, throwdown experts, and other backroom personnel receive shares based on hierarchy.
Selectors:The five members of the senior selection committee are also included in the payout.