Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹131 crore for the Indian cricket team following its historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The reward money will be distributed among the players, support staff, and other members associated with the team.
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India secured the title on Sunday after defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by a commanding margin of 96 runs in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this win, Team India successfully defended their title and became the first team in the tournament’s history to win the T20 World Cup in consecutive editions.
The BCCI congratulated the players, coaching staff, and selectors for achieving this remarkable milestone. The board also expressed confidence that the team will continue to deliver outstanding performances and bring pride to the country in future international tournaments.
Prize Money from ICC
Reports indicate that the Indian team also received prize money of approximately $3 million (around ₹27.5 crore) for winning the tournament. The runner-up, the New Zealand national cricket team, was awarded $1.6 million (about ₹14.7 crore). Interestingly, the International Cricket Council did not officially announce the prize money structure before the tournament, which is usually disclosed ahead of such events.
India Creates History
With this victory, India has become the first country to win three T20 World Cup titles. The team previously lifted the trophy in 2007 and 2024, and the 2026 triumph marks their third championship. This was also the first time India won the T20 World Cup on home soil.
Currently, India holds three T20 World Cup titles, while the West Indies cricket team and the England cricket team have each won the tournament twice.
Celebrations After the Win
Following the historic victory, players celebrated the moment in different ways. Team captain Suryakumar Yadav was seen posing with the trophy during a special photoshoot at the historic Adalaj ni Vav stepwell in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The 500-year-old architectural landmark provided a unique backdrop for the celebratory photos.
