The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 58 crore for the Indian cricket team. Following their victory in the Champions Trophy. India secured the title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final held in Dubai on March 9, 2025.
BCCI President Roger Binny praised the team’s dedication and excellence on the global stage. Stating that winning back-to-back International Cricket Council (ICC) titles is special. And that the reward recognizes the hard work of everyone involved. He also highlighted that this was India’s second ICC trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph, underscoring the strong cricketing ecosystem in the country.
Prior to the BCCI’s announcement, the ICC had declared a cash prize of USD 2.24 million for the Champions Trophy winners. Additionally, teams received USD 34,000 for each match won during the tournament, excluding the semi-finals and finals. The total prize pool for the tournament was USD 6.9 million, a 53% increase from the 2017 edition. New Zealand, as runners-up, received USD 1.12 million, while the losing semi-finalists, South Africa and Australia, were awarded USD 560,000 each. All eight participating teams were assured of USD 125,000 each for competing in the tournament.
India’s recent performance in ICC tournaments has been remarkable, with 23 wins in 24 completed matches across the last three men’s limited-overs tournaments. The sole loss during this period was in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against England.
Key Takeaways:
- BCCI announced a cash reward of INR 58 crore for the Indian cricket team after their Champions Trophy victory.
- India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final held on March 9, 2025, in Dubai.
- The ICC had previously announced a prize of USD 2.24 million for the tournament winners.
- India has won 23 out of 24 completed matches in the last three ICC men’s limited-overs tournaments.
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