T20 World Cup 2026: How much do T20 World Cup winners earn? Prize money since 2007

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Money has always been part of cricket’s biggest stage. But the prize pool of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has grown massively since the tournament began. What started as a relatively modest reward in 2007 has now turned into a multi-crore payday for champions. Here’s a photo gallery look at the winner’s prize money in every T20 World Cup edition from 2007 to 2024, converted into Indian Rupees.

2007: Rs 4.8 crore

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The first-ever 2007 ICC World Twenty20 created history. Led by MS Dhoni, India defeated the Pakistan national cricket team in a thrilling final in Johannesburg.

2009: Rs 5.2 crore

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Pakistan bounced back two years later in England. Under Younis Khan, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka team in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground.

2010: Rs 5.8 crore

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England cricket team lifted their first T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. Captain Paul Collingwood led England to a dominant win over Australia national cricket team in the final.

2012: Rs 7.3 crore

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The West Indies cricket team brought flair and power to the tournament. Led by Darren Sammy, they defeated Sri Lanka national cricket team in Colombo.

2014: Rs 6.6 crore

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After finishing runners-up twice, Sri Lanka national cricket team finally lifted the trophy in 2014. The team defeated India national cricket team in the final in Dhaka.

2016: Rs 10.2 crore

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One of the most dramatic finals in T20 history. Carlos Brathwaite smashed four consecutive sixes against Ben Stokes to help the West Indies cricket team defeat England cricket team.

2021: Rs 11.6 crore

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Australia national cricket team claimed their first T20 World Cup title in Dubai. Mitchell Marsh starred in the final against New Zealand national cricket team.

2022: Rs 13 crore

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England cricket team became the first team to hold both ODI and T20 World Cup titles simultaneously. Captain Jos Buttler led England to victory over Pakistan national cricket team.

2024: Rs 20.4 crore

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India national cricket team ended a long ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. India defeated the South Africa national cricket team in a dramatic final.