The BCCI has announced a massive cash reward of INR 131 crore for the Indian team following their victorious run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

“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,” said BCCI Honorary Secretary, Devajit Saikia in a press release. 

India became the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title with their thumping 96 run win over New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. This made them the first three-time winners of the competition and the first host-nation to win the trophy.

“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,” the release further said.  

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