Cricket fans, get ready — the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 starts super soon! Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the action begins February 7 and ends with the big final on March 8.
20 teams are fighting hard, and everyone is asking the same thing: T20 World Cup 2026 prize money — how much cash is up for grabs?
Record-Breaking Prize Pool This Time
The total T20 World Cup 2026 prize money is a massive ₹120 crore (around $13.5 million USD). That’s way more than past tournaments. Every team — even the ones who go out early — gets a nice share. No one leaves empty-handed!
Full Breakdown of T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money
Here’s exactly who gets what:
| Position/Achievement | Prize Money (₹ Crore) | Approx. in Words |
|---|---|---|
| Winners (Champions) | 27.48 | Over 27 crore! |
| Runners-Up (Finalists) | 14.65 | Almost 15 crore |
| Semi-Finalists (each of 2) | 7.24 | 7.24 crore each |
| Teams finishing 5th–12th (each) | 3.48 | 3.48 crore each |
| Teams finishing 13th–20th (each) | 2.29 | 2.29 crore each |
Just think — even the teams finishing last get over ₹2 crore. That’s life-changing money for smaller cricket nations!
For extra wow factor: India’s 2024 winning prize was about ₹20 crore. This year, the champions walk away with more than ₹7 crore extra. Talk about motivation!
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Every six, every wicket, every win now feels even bigger. Will India lift the trophy again and grab the biggest T20 World Cup 2026 prize money cheque? Or will someone else surprise us all?
The tournament starts in just days — mark your calendars and enjoy the ride! Who do you think will cash in the most? Drop your prediction below!
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