T20 League Winners Prize Money : Cricket may be a game of glorious uncertainties, but when it comes to T20 leagues, there’s one thing that’s absolutely certain — money talks. The 2024-25 season has once again revealed just how massive the gap is in prize pools among the world’s top T20 leagues. From the Indian Premier League’s cash-rich grandeur to the modest payouts of the T20 Blast, the contrasts are staggering.
Let’s break down and compare the latest winners’ prize money (in INR) across the top T20 leagues in the world — and yes, the numbers speak volumes.
Comparison of T20 League Winners Prize Money
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1. Indian Premier League (IPL) — ₹20 Crores
The IPL remains unchallenged as the undisputed financial giant in T20 cricket. In 2024, the champions of the IPL walked away with a mind-blowing ₹20 crores. That’s 11.3 times more than what BPL champions earned and more than the total prize pool of many other leagues.
- Runners-up: ₹13 crores
- 4th Place: ₹6.5 crores
- Player of the Tournament: ₹15 lakhs
- Orange/Purple Cap Holders: ₹15 lakhs each
📈 Total Prize Pool: ₹47.36 crores
💸 Richest T20 League in the World
2. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) — ₹1.77 Crores
The BPL made strides in 2024-25 by increasing its prize pool, but it still lags massively behind the IPL. The BPL champions took home ₹1.77 crores, a 2.03 crore BDT bump from previous seasons.
- Runners-up: ₹1.06 crores
- 3rd Place: ₹42.6 lakhs
- 4th Place: ₹28.4 lakhs
- Top Batter/Bowler: ₹3.55 lakhs each
📊 Total Prize Pool: ₹3.77 crores
⚖️ IPL’s fourth place earns more than entire BPL pool!
3. Pakistan Super League (PSL) — ₹3.67 Crores
The PSL offers competitive payouts, with its 2024 winner earning USD $505,000, translating to about ₹3.67 crores. While still a fraction of the IPL, PSL ranks third in winner’s earnings.
🏟️ Played in UAE and Pakistan
🏆 Most Successful Team: Islamabad United (2 titles)
4. Big Bash League (BBL) — ₹3.27 Crores
Australia’s BBL has built a strong brand, and its 2024 champion received USD $450,000 — that’s approximately ₹3.27 crores.
🔥 Notable Teams: Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers
🎯 Scorchers and Sixers have three titles each
5. T20 Blast (England) — ₹1.80 Crores
England’s T20 Blast — the oldest T20 league (since 2003) — offers relatively modest prize money. The 2024 winner earned £175,000, which converts to about ₹1.80 crores.
📍 Final held at Edgbaston
🕰️ History + Tradition ≠ Big Prize Pool
IPL vs The Rest
Let’s take a quick look at how the IPL towers over its peers in terms of winner’s earnings:
| League | Winner’s Prize (INR) |
|---|---|
| IPL | ₹20 crores |
| BPL | ₹1.77 crores |
| PSL | ₹3.67 crores |
| BBL | ₹3.27 crores |
| T20 Blast | ₹1.80 crores |
🚨 Fact Check:
- IPL winner’s prize = More than the total BPL prize pool
- IPL fourth place = Nearly double BPL’s champion reward
- IPL Orange/Purple Cap = 4.2x BPL’s best batter/bowler reward
Why Is the IPL So Rich?
Three words: Brand, Broadcast, and Business.
The IPL’s staggering financial ecosystem thrives on billion-dollar media rights deals, a global fanbase, and unmatched sponsorship value. Until other leagues scale up commercially, the IPL will continue to operate in a league of its own — both on the field and in the bank.
While T20 leagues across the world continue to evolve, the IPL remains the Everest in the mountain range of cricket leagues. Other tournaments are rising, but with financial gaps this wide, the real battle isn’t just for the trophy — it’s for the purse.
So the next time you see players diving for every run in the IPL, remember — they’re not just chasing glory. They’re chasing crores.
FAQs
Which T20 league offers the highest prize money to the winner?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) offers the highest prize money, with ₹20 crores awarded to the winning team.
How much do BPL winners earn in 2024-25?
BPL 2024-25 winners earned around ₹1.77 crores.
