The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set a new benchmark by announcing a whopping INR 131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team after winning the T20 World Cup 2026.
When India won the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, the BCCI had announced an INR 125 crore prize. This time, with Suryakumar Yadav’s men scripting history in Ahmedabad and becoming the first team to successfully retain the title, the Board broke its previous record.
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 tournament’s history 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, cementing their place among the most successful teams in the format.
The Board congratulates the players, support staff, and selectors on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.”
ICC Reward for T20 World Cup Winners
In addition to the BCCI’s record payout, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded the Indian team a total of USD 3 million (approximately INR 27.48 crore) for their victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup. This came from a record-breaking tournament prize pool of USD 13.5 million, a 20% increase from the previous edition.
The team also earned 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, further adding to their historic haul. (Agency)
