A record prize pool of about PKR 3.75 billion was distributed during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.
The 10th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, ended with the Men in Blue receiving PKR 835 million after winning their third T20 World Cup title.
New Zealand finished as runners-up in the final and received PKR 445 million under the official prize distribution announced for teams participating in the tournament.
Teams eliminated in the semi-finals each collected PKR 220 million, while sides reaching the Super Eight stage earned PKR 106 million during the financial distribution announced by the International Cricket Council.
Teams knocked out during the group stage each received PKR 70 million as part of the overall prize structure announced for all participating sides in the tournament.
India’s victory also marked the first time a team successfully defended the T20 World Cup title and the first occasion a side lifted the trophy on home soil.
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 321 runs with an average of 80.25 and an impressive strike rate of 199.37.
Jasprit Bumrah produced a decisive spell in the final with four wickets for 15 runs, while Varun Chakravarthy matched his tournament tally of 14 wickets for India.
| Position | Prize Money (PKR) | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | PKR 835 million | India |
| Runners-up | PKR 445 million | New Zealand |
| Losing Semi-finalists (each) | PKR 220 million | Two teams |
| Super Eight Teams (each) | PKR 106 million | Qualified teams |
| Group Stage Teams (each) | PKR 70 million | Participating teams |
