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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian team after their victorious run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home to become the first team to do so, received Rs 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the tournament. The BCCI’s cash reward has increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first title since the inaugural edition. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” the BCCI said in a statement.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2026
BCCI announces a cash reward of INR 131 crore for #TeamIndia following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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By successfully defending the title, India became the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With this victory, India also became the first team to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times and the first team to win it on home soil. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side also received a financial reward from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after their title triumph. After registering a 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, India claimed the winner’s purse of USD 2.34 million (approximately Rs 21.5 crore) awarded by the ICC. The runners-up, New Zealand, received USD 1.17 million (around Rs 10.75 crore).
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