A prize of Rs 131 crore after India’s historic victory:
A grand reward for the champions 💰🏆
A prize of Rs 131 crore after India’s historic victory: A new example of financial power and success in world cricket
Athar Ji
In the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the India national cricket team performed brilliantly, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs and not only won the title but also crossed another historical milestone in world cricket. After this great success, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a huge prize money of Rs 131 crore for the players and support staff, which is considered one of the biggest financial prizes in the history of cricket.
According to cricket analyst Athar Ji, this decision is not just a reward but also reflects the strong financial structure of Indian cricket and its professional planning. In this World Cup, the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, showed great consistency throughout the tournament and lost only one match, while winning the final with complete superiority.
According to reports, this amount of Rs 131 crore will be distributed among the team’s 15 players, coaching staff and other support staff. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not officially released the full details of the distribution, sources say that a major part of this amount will be given to the players, while the coaches and support staff will get a share according to the institutional ranking.
It is also worth mentioning that earlier, the Indian team that won the World Cup in 2024 was awarded Rs 125 crore, but in 2026 this amount has been further increased to Rs 131 crore. Cricket analyst Athar Ji believes that such large financial rewards increase the confidence and performance of the players and create a positive competitive environment within the team.
With this victory, India has become the first team in the history of the T20 World Cup to successfully defend its title. Along with this, India also won the title as the host country, which is a unique record in the history of world cricket.
On the other hand, the International Cricket Council also gave the winning team a prize money of 2.34 million US dollars, or about 21.5 crore rupees, while the runner-up New Zealand received 1.17 million dollars, or about 10.75 crore rupees.
According to cricket analyst Athar Ji, this success is not just a tournament win but the result of the system, domestic structure and financial stability of Indian cricket. Athar Ji says that when a board has strong financial resources, modern facilities and long-term planning, its effects are also visible on the field. This is why today Indian cricket holds a prominent position in world cricket not only on the field but also at the administrative and financial levels.
