India is gearing up to begin their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai. Aiming for their third title in the tournament’s history. A victory would not only solidify India’s dominance in ODI cricket but also earn them a massive financial reward. As the International Cricket Council (ICC) has significantly increased the prize pool for this year’s event—the first since 2017.
Record-Breaking Prize Money
The ICC has thus announced a total prize pool of $2.24 million (₹186.67 crore INR) for the tournament. Significantly marking a 53% increase from the last edition. The detailed prize distribution is as follows:
Winners: $2.24 million (₹186.67 crore)
Runners-up: $1.12 million (₹93.34 crore)
Semi-finalists: $560,000 each (₹46.67 crore)
5th & 6th place finishers: $350,000 each (₹29.17 crore)
7th & 8th place finishers: $140,000 each (₹11.67 crore)
Participation bonus for all teams: $125,000
Group stage wins bonus: $34,000 per victory
This historic prize increase reflects ICC’s commitment to making global cricket events more competitive and financially rewarding.
Champions Trophy 2025: A Defining Moment for ODI Cricket
ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized the importance of this edition of the Champions Trophy, calling it a pivotal moment for the sport.
“The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 represents a significant milestone for cricket. Reviving a tournament that showcases the best ODI talent. Where every match matters. The enhanced prize money reflects our commitment to investing in the game and maintaining the global prestige of our events,” said Shah.
“Beyond the financial incentives, this tournament will ignite fierce competition, captivate fans worldwide. And play a crucial role in sustaining cricket’s growth for future generations,” he added.
With such huge stakes and intense competition, the Champions Trophy 2025 is therefore set to deliver thrilling cricket action while offering record-breaking financial rewards to the participating teams.
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