Suryakumar Yadav vs Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni:Which captain’s team got higher prize money after winning ICC Cricket T20 World Cup?

Cricket fans around the world cheered as the T20 World Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling final. But beyond the excitement on the field, there’s another story to tell: the significant increase in prize money for the teams and standout players. Let’s break down how much more Suryakumar Yadav’s team earned than Rohit Sharma’s back in 2024. Winners take home a bigger trophy (and a bigger check!) The champions of the T20 World Cup 2026 didn’t just lift the trophy; they also took home a significantly larger sum of money compared to the winners of the 2024 edition. The winning team in 2026 pocketed a cool $3 million (₹27.6 crore), a substantial jump from the $2.45 million (₹20.33 crore) awarded to Rohit Sharma’s champions in 2024. That’s a whopping 22% increase! Imagine what the players could do with that! Runners-up and semi-finalists also see a boost It wasn’t just the winners who benefited from the increased prize pool. The runners-up in 2026 received $1.6 million (₹14 crore) compared to $1.28 million (₹10.65 crore) up 25%. Even the teams that reached the semi−finals got a bigger slice of the pie, with each team receiving $7,90,000 (₹7.26 crore) that’s 3% more than $7,87,500 (₹6.54 crore). Everyone gets a little more The increased prize money wasn’t just for the top teams. All the teams participating in the tournament saw a rise in their earnings. This helps support cricket development in their respective countries and encourages more participation in the sport. T20 World Cup vs IPL: Prize money showdown Now, let’s compare the T20 World Cup prize money with that of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most lucrative cricket leagues in the world. The winners of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 received $3 million (₹27.6 crore)
While,the winners of IPL 2025 took home approximately ₹20 crore. So, the World Cup champions earned significantly more than the IPL champions.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 saw the four teams that failed to make it out of the Super 8s earn $3,80,000 (₹3.49 crore) each, while the teams placed ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th would receive $2,50,000 (₹2.30 crore) each. How much MS Dhoni’s team got in 2007? When India won the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni, the winners received $1.2 million (₹4.8 crore.) In comparison, the champions in 2026 would get $3 million (₹27.6 crore) an increase of about 475% over 19 years. Why the increase in prize money? The increase in prize money for the T20 World Cup reflects the growing popularity and commercial success of the sport. Higher viewership, increased sponsorships, and greater revenue from broadcasting rights have all contributed to a larger prize pool. This benefits the players, the teams, and the overall development of cricket worldwide. ICC hiked prize money pool by 35% in 2026 tournament from 2024 The ICC had announced a record total prize pool of $13.5 million (₹124 crore) for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While, in 2024, the prize money was $11.25 million (₹93 crore).