“I am delighted to announce a prize of INR 125 Crores for Team India for their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024,” Shah shared. “The team has displayed exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff on this remarkable achievement!”
Overall, all participating teams are set to receive more prize money from this tournament compared to previous editions. The total prize money for the event has more than doubled from USD 5.6 million in 2022 to USD 11.25 million this year, resulting in increased rewards for all 20 teams involved.
As the runners-up, South Africa received USD 1.28 million (up from USD 800,000 in 2022), while the losing semi-finalists Afghanistan and England were granted USD 787,500 (increased from USD 400,000 in 2022) each.