The Indian team will receive almost 158 ​​crore rupees in prize money for winning the T20 World Cup 2026 from both ICC and BCCI. Not just 27… Team India will receive 158 crore rupees in prize money for winning the 2026 T20 World Cup. Know in detail how.
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Team India won the 2026 T20 World Cup last Sunday (March 8) by defeating New Zealand in the final. For this, the ICC announced a prize money of approximately ₹27.48 crore for Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav. This amount has now increased to approximately ₹158 crore. So let’s find out how Team India will receive this amount.

BCCI announced cash prize money
So, let us tell you that on Tuesday (March 10), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash prize of ₹131 crore for Team India. The Indian board made the announcement in a release.

If the ICC and BCCI prize money is combined, it will exceed ₹158 crore. Team India will receive this combined prize money. This amount will be divided among the Indian team’s players and support staff.

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BCCI announces a cash reward of INR 131 crore for #TeamIndia following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

🔽 Details | #T20WorldCup | #MenInBlue https://t.co/eagTz1eOUb

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2026

Sharing the release on social media, the board wrote, “BCCI has announced a cash prize money of Rs 131 crore for Team India after their spectacular victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.”

BCCI had given 125 crores in 2024
Last year, the Indian Board announced a prize money of ₹125 crore for Team India if they win the 2024 T20 World Cup. This year, in 2026, this amount has been increased by ₹6 crore.

First team to win the title three times
The Indian team has become the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times. Previously, the Men in Blue had won the trophy in 2007 and 2024. Furthermore, India has also become the first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cup trophies. This victory has also set several records for Team India.