Following a historic victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the prize money distribution for all participating teams. Team India, having defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final in Ahmedabad, walked away with the largest share of the players’ prize pool.

The 2026 tournament featured a record-breaking total purse of INR 93.37 crore ($11.25 million), reflecting the massive growth and commercial success of the T20 format.

Top Earners and Final Standings

The payouts are calculated based on a combination of base participation fees ($225,000), win bonuses in the group and Super 8 stages, and final tournament placement.

Team	Placement	Prize Money (INR)	Prize Money (USD)
India	Winners	21.91 Crore	$2,639,423
New Zealand	Runners-up	11.81 Crore	$1,422,692
South Africa	Semi-finalist	8.35 Crore	$1,005,577
England	Semi-finalist	8.09 Crore	$974,423
West Indies	Super 8s	4.47 Crore	$538,269
Pakistan	Super 8s	4.34 Crore	$522,692

Payout List for All Participating Teams

The ICC’s increased prize pool ensured that even teams exiting in the early stages received significant financial support.

• Super 8 Contenders: Zimbabwe (INR 4.08 Cr) and Sri Lanka (INR 3.95 Cr) rounded out the top earners from the second stage.
• Mid-Tier Finishers: Afghanistan, Australia, and the USA each earned INR 2.57 Crore ($309,808). Scotland (INR 2.31 Cr) and Ireland (INR 2.26 Cr) followed closely behind.
• Tournament Stage: Associate nations like Italy, Netherlands, UAE, and Nepal each took home INR 2.13 Crore ($256,154).
• Base Participation: Canada, Namibia, and Oman received INR 1.87 Crore ($225,000) each.

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