Payday: BCCI Showers Crores As Reward To T20 Winning Team

MUMBAI- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a massive cash reward of Rs. 131 crores 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, becoming the first team to do so, had received Rs. 125 crores in 2024 following their victory. The BCCI’s cash reward has increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first win since the inaugural edition.

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 at home.

Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side also received a substantial financial reward from the International Cricket Council after their title triumph. India claimed the winner’s purse of Rs 21.5 crore while runners-up New Zealand, got Rs 10.75 crore.

Samson finished the tournament as the Player of the Series after scoring 321 runs in just five innings, while Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his decisive performance in the final. (IANS)