FINAL $11.25M PLAYERS’ PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION FOR ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026

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Media release

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.