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Following the successful conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the tournament’s US$11.25 million players’ prize money pool, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize money made in 2024.
Prize money distribution (US$):
| Sr No. | Team | Prize Money (US$) |
| 1 | India | $2,639,423 |
| 2 | New Zealand | $1,422,692 |
| 3 | South Africa | $1,005,577 |
| 4 | England | $974,423 |
| 5 | West Indies | $538,269 |
| 6 | Pakistan | $522,692 |
| 7 | Zimbabwe | $491,538 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | $475,962 |
| 9 | Afghanistan | $309,808 |
| 10 | Australia | $309,808 |
| 11 | USA | $309,808 |
| 12 | Scotland | $278,654 |
| 13 | Ireland | $271,731 |
| 14 | Italy | $256,154 |
| 15 | Netherlands | $256,154 |
| 16 | UAE | $256,154 |
| 17 | Nepal | $256,154 |
| 18 | Canada | $225,000 |
| 19 | Namibia | $225,000 |
| 20 | Oman | $225,000 |
All amounts listed above represent gross prize money across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final and are calculated prior to any applicable tax compliance or deductions. The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives ($225,000), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament.
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