New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash prize of ₹131 crore for the Indian cricket team after their historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. India lifted the trophy after defeating New Zealand national cricket team in the final held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The board confirmed the reward on Tuesday, congratulating the players, support staff, and selectors for their remarkable achievement. The prize money is ₹6 crore higher than the amount awarded after India’s previous T20 World Cup win in 2024, reflecting the magnitude of the latest triumph.
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India Create History With Third T20 World Cup Title
With the victory, India became the first team in tournament history to win the T20 World Cup three times. The team also achieved another milestone by becoming the first side to successfully defend the title, further strengthening their dominance in the shortest format of the game.
The BCCI said in a statement that the board was proud of the team’s accomplishment and expressed confidence that the players would continue delivering strong performances in the future.
A Dominant Performance in the Final
India produced a commanding display in the final, registering a massive 96-run victory over New Zealand. The win sparked celebrations across the country as the team delivered one of the most convincing performances in a World Cup final.
Playing before a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India outclassed their opponents in all departments, sealing the title in emphatic fashion.
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A Campaign Filled With Highs and Challenges
India entered the tournament as strong favourites and began their campaign confidently, winning all four matches in Group A. However, their momentum briefly stalled when South Africa national cricket team handed them a heavy 76-run defeat.
The result, combined with a big win by the West Indies cricket team over Zimbabwe national cricket team, put India in a must-win situation in the Super Stage. India responded strongly with crucial victories over Zimbabwe and West Indies to reach the knockout stage. In the semi-final, the team overcame England national cricket team in a high-scoring encounter to book a place in the final.
Their commanding victory over New Zealand eventually sealed a historic title and ensured the tournament ended with India lifting the trophy once again.