The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of ₹131 crore for the Indian team after they won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The reward was given to celebrate India’s big achievement in the tournament.
India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, defeated New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final. The match was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this victory, India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title. India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. They also became the first team to win the tournament three times.
The BCCI praised the players, coaches, and selectors for their effort. BCCI president Mithun Manhas called the win a proud moment for the country. He said defending the title on home soil made the achievement even more special. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said Indian cricket is currently going through a very successful period. He mentioned that India also hosted and won the ICC Women’s World Cup recently.
In the final, India scored 255 for 5, which became the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final. In response, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
After this victory, India now has 14 ICC trophies across senior and Under-19 tournaments, which is more than Australia national cricket team with 13. This achievement further strengthens India’s place as the most successful team in T20 World Cup history.
How Will ₹131 Crore Reward Be Shared After India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Win?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a ₹131 crore cash reward for the team. The reward was announces after India won the T20 World Cup 2026. This reward was given to the 15 players, the coaching staff, and other support staff who were part of the campaign.
According to reports, most of the amount will go to the players. The remaining share will be given to the coaches and other staff members. The players will receive the biggest portion because they were directly involved in the matches. The 15-players-squad will receive ₹6 crore each, and the rest of ₹41 crore will be shared between the support staff – such as coaches, trainers, analysts, and medical team members.
This reward is also higher than the ₹125 crore that the BCCI gave to the squad after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. So it became the largest reward the board has given for a T20 World Cup win.
The team was captained by Suryakumar Yadav and had a very strong tournament. India lost only one match during the competition. In the final, they defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs, which helped them win the T20 World Cup for the third time.
Besides the BCCI reward, India also received prize money from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The champions were awarded USD 2.34 million (about ₹21.5 crore). New Zealand, who finished as runners-up, received USD 1.17 million (around ₹10.75 crore).
In recent years, the board has also rewarded other ICC title wins. The winners of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 received ₹58 crore. The team that won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was awarded ₹51 crore. The side that won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup got ₹7.5 crore.
This victory was special because India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and also the first team to win the tournament while hosting it.
FAQs
Q. Why did the BCCI in India announce a ₹131 crore reward?
A. The board announced the reward to celebrate India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Q. Who led India to the T20 World Cup 2026 title?
A. India was captained by Suryakumar Yadav during the tournament.
Q. Who did India defeat in the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A. India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final.
Q. Where was the T20 World Cup 2026 final played?
A. The final was played at Narendra Modi Stadium.
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