The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a substantial cash reward of INR 58 crore for the Indian squad following their victorious campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Team India clinched the title with a hard-fought four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final, held in Dubai on March 9.
BCCI President Roger Binny acknowledged the significance of the achievement, stating, “Winning back-to-back ICC titles is special and this reward recognizes Team India’s dedication and excellence on the global stage. The cash award is a recognition of the hard work that everyone puts in behind the scenes. This was also our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup triumph and it highlights the strong cricketing ecosystem in place in our country.”
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Historic Run of Success for India
India’s recent performances in ICC tournaments have been nothing short of phenomenal. Over the last three global limited-overs events, they have recorded 23 wins in 24 completed matches.
Their only defeat came in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, ending a ten-match winning streak in that competition. However, they responded with two unbeaten campaigns in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, reinforcing their status as the most dominant side in world cricket.
ICC’s Prize Pool Sees Record Increase
In addition to the BCCI’s financial reward, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had already announced a cash prize of USD 2.24 million for the Champions Trophy winners. Each victory in the group stage and Super Six phase added an extra USD 34,000 to the earnings, excluding the semi-finals and final.
The overall prize pool for the tournament stood at USD 6.9 million, reflecting a 53% increase from the 2017 edition. The runners-up, New Zealand, were awarded USD 1.12 million, while semi-finalists South Africa and Australia received USD 560,000 each. Every participating team was guaranteed a minimum of USD 125,000 for their efforts in the competition.
The Road Ahead for Indian Cricket
With two ICC trophies already secured in 2025, Indian cricket is witnessing one of its most prosperous eras. The seamless transition between formats, backed by a well-structured domestic and development system, has ensured sustained excellence on the global stage. As the team looks ahead to upcoming England bilateral series in June and T20 World Cup at home, the emphasis will remain on maintaining this golden run and further strengthening the nation’s cricketing legacy.
India’s recent performances have set a new benchmark in international cricket, and the BCCI’s INR 58 crore reward serves as a testament to the team’s unwavering commitment and dominance.
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FAQs
Why did BCCI announce an INR 58 crore reward for Team India?
BCCI announced the reward to recognize India’s Champions Trophy victory and celebrate their back-to-back ICC title wins in 2025.
How much prize money did ICC award to the Champions Trophy winners?
ICC awarded USD 2.24 million to India, with an additional USD 34,000 per match win, excluding the semi-finals and final.
How dominant has India been in ICC tournaments recently?
India has won 23 out of 24 matches in the last three ICC men’s limited-overs events, with their only loss coming in the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
What was the total prize pool for the 2025 Champions Trophy?
The tournament had a record-breaking USD 6.9 million prize pool, a 53% increase from the 2017 edition.
Which teams received prize money apart from India?
New Zealand (runners-up) earned USD 1.12 million, while South Africa and Australia (semi-finalists) received USD 560,000 each.
