BCCI announces biggest-ever cash prize for India’s T20 World Cup-winning team
Updated On: 10 March, 2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani
BCCI have announced an award of Rs 131 crore for India's T20-winning team after their historic triumph in Ahmedabad. This prize money surpasses the Rs 125 Crore previously awarded to the team in 2024

Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya (Pic: BCCI)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 131 Crore for the Indian team after their historic win at the T20 World Cup 2026. This is the highest reward ever announced, surpassing Rs 125 Crore given by the board to Rohit Sharma and his team for winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. Before that, India's Champion Trophy-winning campaign was rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 58 Crore. The Indian Women's World Cup-winning team were presented with a reward of Rs 51 Crore.
BCCI released a statement congratulating the team and announced a record prize for the Suryakumar Yadav-led team. India defeated New Zealand in a record fashion to cement their place as white-ball masters.

