As the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final between Australia and South Africa takes centre stage at Lord’s on June 11, not only is the prestigious mace up for grabs, but also a record-breaking prize purse. The ICC has significantly increased the total prize money for this WTC cycle, emphasizing its continued commitment to elevate the longest format of the game.

Here's a full breakdown of the prize money distribution for all nine participating teams in the WTC 2023–25 cycle:

WTC 2025 Final Prize Money Breakdown

1st Place – Winner (Australia or South Africa)
Prize: $3.6 million

The highest ever payout in WTC history. The winner will nearly triple the reward received by the champions of previous cycles.

2nd Place – Runner-Up (Australia or South Africa)
Prize: $2.16 million

Still more than what the past champions earned. A huge incentive for both teams in this high-stakes clash.

Why This Hike in Prize Money?

According to the ICC, the significant boost in prize distribution reflects its effort to prioritize and reward red-ball excellence. The WTC has now entered its third edition, and the governing body aims to keep Test cricket financially viable and globally competitive. “The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC’s efforts to prioritise Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition,” the ICC said in a statement.

Despite not qualifying for a third straight final, India will walk away with $1.44 million, nearly as much as previous WTC winners. A shock whitewash at home against New Zealand and a 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw India slip to third in the final standings.

Match Details – WTC Final 2025

• Match: Australia vs South Africa
• Date: Wednesday, June 11
• Time: 3:30 PM IST / 10:30 AM local time
• Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
• Live Telecast (India): Star Sports Network
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar

As Australia looks to defend their 2023 crown and South Africa eyes their maiden WTC title, the high-stakes final at Lord’s promises not just glory but also a financial windfall for every participating team in this global red-ball league.