The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broken its own record by announcing a staggering INR 131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team following their historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

When the Indian team previously won the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the Board announced a massive INR 125 crore cash prize. However, as Suryakumar Yadav’s men scripted history in Ahmedabad—becoming the first team to successfully retain the title—the BCCI announced an even larger reward, shattering the benchmark it set just two years ago.

A Historic Achievement in Ahmedabad

In an official release, the BCCI stated:

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.”

With this victory, India also became the first team to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times, further cementing their place among the most successful teams in the history of the fast-paced format. The Board formally congratulated the players, support staff, and selectors on the historic achievement.

ICC’s Reward for the T20 World Cup-Winning Team

The BCCI’s massive bonus is not the only financial windfall for the World Champions. Suryakumar Yadav’s squad was also given a significant cash reward by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Here is the breakdown of the official ICC tournament earnings:

• Championship Prize: For their victory, the Indian team earned USD 3 million (approximately INR 27.48 crore) from the sport’s global governing body.
• Record Prize Pool: This payout was part of a record-breaking overall tournament prize pool of USD 13.5 million, marking a 20% increase from the previous edition.
• Match-Win Bonuses: In addition to the lump sum for winning the final, the team received performance-based bonuses of roughly USD 31,154 (INR 28.6 lakh) for each match won during the group and Super 8 stages of the tournament.

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