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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money: Full Team-Wise Distribution, How Much India, New Zealand and Others Earned
Prize Money Distribution for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the $11.25 million players' prize money pool following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with champions India national cricket team receiving the largest share.
India earned $2,639,423 from the prize pool after their title-winning campaign, while runners-up New Zealand national cricket team secured $1,422,692. Semi-finalists South Africa national cricket team and England national cricket team received $1,005,577 and $974,423 respectively.
The prize distribution follows the record-breaking increase in ICC prize money announced in 2024, ensuring higher financial rewards for teams across all stages of the tournament.
Teams that reached the Super 8 stage also received substantial payouts. West Indies national cricket team earned $538,269, while Pakistan national cricket team took home $522,692. Emerging side Zimbabwe national cricket team collected $491,538, followed by Sri Lanka national cricket team with $475,962.
Among the teams eliminated earlier in the competition, Afghanistan national cricket team, Australia national cricket team, and United States national cricket team each received $309,808.
Meanwhile, Scotland national cricket team earned $278,654, Ireland national cricket team took home $271,731, while Italy national cricket team, Netherlands national cricket team, United Arab Emirates national cricket team, and Nepal national cricket team each collected $256,154.
The remaining teams - Canada national cricket team, Namibia national cricket team, and Oman national cricket team - received $225,000 as base participation payment.
| Team | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|
| India | $2,639,423 |
| New Zealand | $1,422,692 |
| South Africa | $1,005,577 |
| England | $974,423 |
| West Indies | $538,269 |
| Pakistan | $522,692 |
| Zimbabwe | $491,538 |
| Sri Lanka | $475,962 |
| Afghanistan | $309,808 |
| Australia | $309,808 |
| USA | $309,808 |
| Scotland | $278,654 |
| Ireland | $271,731 |
| Italy | $256,154 |
| Netherlands | $256,154 |
| UAE | $256,154 |
| Nepal | $256,154 |
| Canada | $225,000 |
| Namibia | $225,000 |
| Oman | $225,000 |
According to the ICC, the amounts represent gross prize money accumulated through group-stage performance, Super 8 progression, semi-final and final appearances, along with win bonuses during the tournament. Each participating team was guaranteed a base payment of $225,000, with additional earnings determined by match results and final standings.
The prize money totals are calculated before any applicable tax deductions or compliance requirements, the ICC confirmed.
Story first published: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 16:40 [IST]
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