How Will Team India Divide Rs 131 Crore Prize Money From BCCI After T20 World Cup Triumph? Report Reveals

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced a money reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket crew gamers and help workers following their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. BCCI broke their very own document after their Rs 125 crore prize cash for the squad that received the T20 World Cup title in 2024. The Suryakumar Yadav-led aspect misplaced only one sport in your complete competitors as India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs within the closing to clinch the T20 World Cup title for a document third time. According to a report by PTI, the quantity covers 15 gamers, teaching workers and different help workers.

While the BCCI didn’t present any breakdown, sources informed PTI that the cricketers will obtain the lion’s share of the Rs 131 crore prize cash whereas the quantities for the help workers will likely be determined ‘as per hierarchy’. 

“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 stated of their assertion.

Thanks to the win, India grew to become the primary crew ever to efficiently defend the T20 World Cup title. They additionally grew to become the primary crew in historical past to win the celebrated title as hosts.

“The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated in a press release.

Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian aspect additionally obtained a considerable monetary reward from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after their title triumph. After registering a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand within the closing, India claimed the winner’s purse of USD 2.34 million (roughly Rs 21.5 crore) awarded by the International Cricket Council. The runners-up, New Zealand, obtained USD 1.17 million (round Rs 10.75 crore).

(With company inputs)