India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to clinch their third T20 World Cup title. With the triumph, Suryakumar Yadav joined an elite list of
Indian captains, including Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who have led the country to World Cup glory.
The victory also made India the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup and win the tournament on home soil. India enjoyed a dominant run throughout the competition, suffering just one defeat, a 76-run loss to South Africa in the Super 8 stage.
That setback, however, served as a wake-up call for the side. India responded strongly by defeating the West Indies in a must-win encounter before edging past England in a tense semi-final. The final, however, proved one-sided, as India posted a massive total of 255/5 and then bowled New Zealand out for 159 to seal the title.
T20 World Cup 2024 Prize Money
The Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) T20 World Cup 2024 had announced a prize money of ₹ 125 crore for the victorious team India after they defeated South Africa at Barbados. Each member of the team got ₹ 5 crore each. This included players like Yuzvendra Chahal, who did not feature in any match for India. All the reserve players who were travelling with the team- Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed also received ₹ 1 crore from the board.
Head coach Rahul Dravid was given ₹ 2.5 crore. Initially, the Dravid was given ₹ 5 crore. However, he requested that it be reduced to match the amount of other coaching staff. Besides Rahul, the core coaching staff also received ₹ 2.5 crore. The support and backroom staff comprising physiotherapists, throwdown specialists, masseurs, and strength and conditioning coaches got ₹ 2 crore each. The five members of the senior selection committee got ₹ 1 crore each from the board.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Prize Money
To recognise the extraordinary achievement of the women in blue, the BCCI had announced a cash reward of ₹ 51 crore for the players, support staff and the selection committee for their outstanding performance, dedication, and contribution to the nation's sporting glory. In the final, the women in blue defeated the South African women's team to clinch their maiden ICC title.
T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money
The latest reward marks an increase in the purse from the ₹ 125 crore bonus announced after India's previous T20 World Cup triumph in 2024 under Rohit Sharma's leadership. The ₹ 131 crore payout will be shared among the players, coaching staff, support personnel and members of the selection committee who contributed to India's successful campaign.
