ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962
March 11, 2026 04:53 pm
Following the successful conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the tournament’s US$11.25 million Players’ Prize Money pool, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize money made in 2024.
Prize money distribution (US$):
India – $2,639,423
New Zealand – $1,422,692
South Africa – $1,005,577
England – $974,423
West Indies – $538,269
Pakistan – $522,692
Zimbabwe – $491,538
Sri Lanka – $475,962
Afghanistan – $309,808
Australia – $309,808
USA – $309,808
Scotland – $278,654
Ireland – $271,731
Italy – $256,154
Netherlands – $256,154
UAE – $256,154
Nepal – $256,154
Canada – $225,000
Namibia – $225,000
Oman – $225,000
All amounts listed above represent gross prize money across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final, and are calculated prior to any applicable tax compliance or deductions.
The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives ($225,000), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament.
