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.

The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is now nearing completion, with the final match on June 3rd between two teams that have never won the IPL in its history. This match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this article, we will discuss the prize money and awards that will be distributed to the top-performing teams and players during the closing ceremony of the IPL 2025 final.

What prize money will the IPL 2025 winner receive?

The IPL 2025 winner, who will lift the trophy this year for the first time, will receive the prestigious IPL Trophy and a prize check of 20 crore rupees. The franchise will keep a portion of this money, while the remaining amount will be distributed among the players and support staff.

What prize money will the IPL 2025 runner-up receive?

The IPL 2025 runner-up, who will lose the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, will receive a prize money check of rupees 13.5 crore. Similar to the winning team, this money is also likely to be distributed between the franchise, the players, and the support staff.

 
What prize money will the IPL 2025 third and fourth position teams receive?

 Mumbai Indians, the team that finishes the season in third place this year, will receive a prize money check of 7 crores, while Gujarat Titans, which finishes the season in fourth place, will also receive a prize money check of 6.5 crores.

What prize money will the IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner receive?

For the players, the first award will be given to the highest run scorer of the season, who will receive a prestigious Orange cap trophy along with a prize check of 10 lakhs rupees.

What prize money will the IPL 2025 Purple Cap winner receive?

 The bowler who takes the most wickets, i.e., the Purple Cap holder in the season, will be awarded a Purple Cap trophy and a prize money check of 10 lakhs rupees.

 What prize money will the IPL 2025 Emerging Player Award winner receive?

The BCCI, the administrator of the Indian Premier League, also awards the Emerging Player of the Season, which recognises the most outstanding player among young players of the pool. This award is not available to all players; only those who meet specific criteria can be considered. These criteria include age, the number of international matches played, and more. The winner of the Emerging Player award receives a trophy and a check for 20 lakhs rupees.

There will also be other awards sponsored by different companies during the IPL 2025 closing ceremony. Although the exact details are not yet known, these awards will probably include prize money and some special gifts from the sponsors.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Chris Gayle reflects upon his views ahead of IPL 2025 Final between RCB and PBKS

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the prize money distribution for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, ahead of the final between Australia and South Africa, scheduled for June 11, 2025, at Lord’s.  Announced on May 15, 2025, the announcement has brought out the financial benefits for the leading teams of the highly esteemed Test championship, with the winner being promised a substantial INR 30.78 crore and the runners-up INR 18.46 crore. This is a significant hike from the last cycle, measuring the ICC's enthusiasm for encouraging Test cricket.

Australia, who finished at the top of the WTC points table with a percentage of 62.50 following a 3-1 series victory against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and South Africa, who secured their place with a percentage of 55.56 after a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka, will contest for the top award. The other teams in the WTC table have also been awarded prize money according to their ranks. India, who finished third, will be handed INR 12.31 crore, and New Zealand, fourth, will get INR 10.26 crore. England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies, and Pakistan will get INR 8.2 crore, INR 7.18 crore, INR 6.15 crore, INR 5.13 crore, and INR 4.10 crore, respectively, for their performances in the cycle.

The WTC cycle for 2025, which started in 2023, has experienced fierce competition in 69 matches where teams have been competing to reach the final. The distribution of prize money not only honors the best but also provides financial assistance to all teams that participate, fostering the development of Test cricket around the world. ICC Chairman Jay Shah pointed out, "The WTC is a pillar of Test cricket, and this prize fund reflects our commitment to the format."

Financial Incentive for Test Cricket

The huge prize money for the WTC 2025 final is a testament to the ICC's attempts to keep the longest format alive, which tends to battle for attention in the T20-dominated age. The winner's share of INR 30.78 crore is a strong motivation, making the WTC among the richest team sport championships, while the runner-up's INR 18.46 crore guarantees both finalists are heavily rewarded.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans rope in Sri Lanka star as replacement for Jos Buttler

For sides such as India and New Zealand, who just fell short of the final, the incentive money of INR 12.31 crore and INR 10.26 crore, respectively, gives a financial advantage to their cricket boards. Even lower-ranked nations such as Pakistan, with INR 4.10 crore, are better off, so that Test cricket is a profitable option in all cricketing nations as the sport changes.

In less than two weeks of India's successful campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the cash reward for the title-winning members.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 returned after eight years as Pakistan were the hosts for the ninth edition of the tournament. Including the hosts and defending champions Pakistan, eight teams participated in the tournament, and the other teams were India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. 

While all six other foreign teams traveled to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India rejected traveling to Pakistan, and ultimately all of their matches shifted to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

India won all the matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The Rohit Sharma-led India started from Group A with Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. After beating Bangladesh and Pakistan by six wickets each, the Men in Blues beat New Zealand in their last group stage match against New Zealand by 44 runs. In the first Semi-final, India beat Australia by four wickets. India and New Zealand met once again in the Final of the tournament, and India won their third ICC Champions Trophy title after winning it by four wickets. 

Under the leadership of Sourav Ganguly, India jointly won the ICC Champions Trophy 2002 along with the hosts Sri Lanka as their Final matches (including a fresh start on the reserve day) ended with no results. In the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, MS Dhoni-led India beat the hosts England in the Final to win their second Champions Trophy. Now, India has become the first team to win the ICC Champions Trophy three times. 

See Also: BCCI Planning To Organise Opening Ceremony At All 13 Venues

BCCI awards INR 58 crore for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winners

On March 20, the BCCI announced the INR 58 crore cash reward for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winning members. In their official statement, BCCI added, "This financial recognition honours the players, coaching and support staff and members of the Men’s Selection Committee."

The announced cash prize will be distributed between the 15-member Indian squad, the coaching and support staff, and the Men's National Selection Committee members. According to the Times of India report, all the 15 Indian cricketers are likely to get INR 3 crore each.

BCCI also takes another key decision on ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winning prize money

Moreover, the TOI report added that the BCCI decided to share the entire prize money for winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, US$ 2.24 million or INR 20 crore, among the Team India players.

The 15-day tournament ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finally ended in a thriller where India defeated New Zealand in the Final in Dubai to create history by becoming the first team to lift the trophy thrice. 

Pakistan hosted the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, which makes a return after eight years. Apart from the hosts Pakistan, who also started the tournament as the defending champions, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan participated in the tournament. 

Except India, all other seven teams, including the hosts Pakistan played in Pakistan, while the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates hosted all Indian games. While Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore could host the Final if India failed to qualify, India's qualification to the Final denied that.

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, India faced New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final. After New Zealand chose to bat first, they scored 251/7 in 50 overs. In reply, India chased down the target in 49 overs after losing six wickets and lifted the trophy after 12 years. After winning the ICC Champions Trophy in the 2002 (co-winners with the hosts Sri Lanka) and 2013 editions, India became the first team to lift the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time. 

Also Watch: People Across India Celebrate Champions Trophy 2025 Victory in Grand Style

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tournament Awards

Player of the Match in the Final: Rohit Sharma (India) - 76 runs

Player of the Tournament: Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) - 263 runs and 3 wickets

Champions: India (3rd title)

Runners-up: New Zealand

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Prize Money Details (Total Tournament Prize Money for Teams USD 6.9 million)

Champions: India - USD 2.24 million

Runners-up: New Zealand - USD 1.12 million

Semi-finalists: Australia and South Africa - USD 560,000 for each team

5th and 6th places: Afghanistan and Bangladesh - USD 350,000 for each team

7th and 8th places: Pakistan and England - USD 140,000 for each team

Each win in the group stage: USD 34,000

Participation prize money: USD 125,000 for each team

The Ranji Trophy season 2024-25 was wrapped up by Vidarbha as the champions after winning their third title in the tournament's history. Though the final match against Kerala was drawn with a thrilling contest, Vidarbha won the trophy based on their first-innings advantage.

Champions and Runners-up:

Award Winners:

Top Performers:

Prize Money:

ALSO SEE:  Virat Kohli reaches new ODI milestone

Final Match Summary:
The last game between Vidarbha and Kerala witnessed some aggressive cricketing. Danish Malewar was the pick of Vidarbha players, scoring 153 in the first innings and 73 in the second innings. Kerala tried its best, but Vidarbha's first-innings advantage was sufficient to bring home the championship
Major Highlights of the Season:

• Harsh Dubey's all-round performance was a turning point in Vidarbha's victory, topping the wicket charts and contributing significantly with the bat.
  
• Shubham Sharma's consistency with the bat took Madhya Pradesh to the knockout rounds.
  
• Anshul Kamboj's record 10-wicket haul against Kerala was one of the best bowling performances of the season.
  

The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy saw some great cricket, with Vidarbha establishing their dominance once again. The performances of young guns like Malewar, Dubey, and Rathod are a sign of good things to come for Indian domestic cricket.

Winners by Edition:

India and South Africa are gearing up to face off in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados this Saturday, June 29. As the excitement builds many are curious about the prize money the teams will take home from this prestigious tournament.

India is vying for their second T20 World Cup title while South Africa hopes to secure their first-ever World Cup win in cricket history. Beyond the glory of the championship, there’s a substantial amount of prize money up for grabs in this edition of the tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking prize pool, highlighting cricket’s increasing global appeal, particularly as the World Cup is being hosted for the first time in the United States of America.

Record-Breaking prize money

The total prize pool for the T20 World Cup 2024 is a staggering $11.25 million, setting a new benchmark in the sport. What will the teams in the final earn? Both India and South Africa are poised to receive significant sums for reaching the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The winners are set to take home $2.45 million (approximately Rs 20.40 crores), plus additional bonuses, marking the highest prize ever awarded in the tournament’s history.

Meanwhile, the runners-up will earn at least $1.28 million (about Rs 10.67 crore), and the teams that reached the semi-finals but did not advance will each receive $787,500. Teams exiting after the second round will take home $382,500 each, while those placing between ninth and 12th will receive $247,500 each.

For teams ranked from 13th to 20th place, the prize is $225,000 per team. Additionally, every team will earn an extra $31,154 for each match won during the tournament, except for the semi-finals and finals.

This substantial prize money underscores the importance and competitiveness of the T20 World Cup 2024, making it a pivotal moment for cricket fans and players alike.

“This event is historic in so many ways, so it is fitting that the prize money for players reflects that. Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be entertained by the players in what we’re hoping to be an Out of This World event.” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice remarked on the event’s historic significance

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup prize money in rupees

SEE ALSO: Why is Prafull Billore, aka ‘MBA Chai Wala’, supporting South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final?