India claim biggest share as T20 World Cup 2026 prize money revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money distribution for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with champions India taking the largest share of the US$11.25 million prize pool.

India earned US$2,639,423 after defeating the New Zealand by 96 runs in the final, while runners-up New Zealand received US$1,422,692.

Semi-finalists South Africa collected US$1,005,577 after an unbeaten run before their loss to New Zealand, while England secured US$974,423 following their semi-final exit.

Among the Super 8 teams, West Indies US$538,269 and Pakistan took home US$522,692, while a strong campaign by Zimbabwe saw them claim US$491,538 and hosts Sri Lanka secured US$475,962.

Other participating nations including Australia, Afghanistan, and United each earned US$309,808, while emerging teams such as Italy celebrated their maiden tournament victory and walked away with US$256,154.