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BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad

Tuesday, 10-Mar-2026, 08:05 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a staggering cash reward of ₹131 crore for the Indian team and the support staff following the team's historic victory at the Men's T20 World Cup 2026. On 8th March, India scripted history by becoming the first team to win the Men's T20 World Cup three times. They secured a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the tournament’s final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to accomplish the landmark achievement

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” the BCCI said in a release.

“India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With this victory, India also became the first team to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times, further cementing their place among the most successful teams in the history of the format."

"The Board congratulates the players, support staff and selectors once again on this historic achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.”

Notably, following India’s victorious campaign at the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup, the BCCI had announced a reward pool of ₹125 crore.


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