BCCI Announces Prize Money For Team India: After India's second consecutive title win in the T20 World Cup 2026, BCCI has given a big honor to the team. The board has announced to give cash prize to Team India. The team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Throughout the tournament, the team displayed explosive batting, strong bowling and excellent fielding, in which Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and other players played important roles. Due to which now the team is going to get record breaking prize money.

BCCI's big announcement for Team India

BCCI has announced a reward of Rs 131 crore to Team India. This amount will be distributed among the players, coaching staff, support staff and other members, which is also the biggest prize money till date. BCCI had last announced a reward of Rs 125 crore for 2024. But this time the prize money has been increased by Rs 6 crore. Team India also won the Champions Trophy 2025 between these two tournaments. Even then BCCI had given Rs 58 crore.

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BCCI announces a cash reward of INR 131 crore for #TeamIndia following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

#T20WorldCup | #MenInBlue https://t.co/eagTz1eOUb

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2026

Let us tell you, this prize money is different from the prize money received from ICC. ICC had given 3 million dollars (about 27.5 crores) to the champion team out of the total prize pool. Whereas, runner-up New Zealand got 1.6 million dollars. But these players have been given a bonus by BCCI, which is one of the biggest team bonuses in the history of Indian cricket. This prize money will motivate players to win big tournaments in the future also.

Won the title after losing only 1 match

Team India dominated in T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian team suffered only 1 defeat in the entire tournament. Team India made it to the Super-8 by winning 4 consecutive matches in the group stage. But had to face defeat against South Africa in the very first match of Super-8. After this defeat, the Indian team again returned to the winning track and made it to the semi-finals by defeating Zimbabwe and West Indies. Then reached the final after defeating England.