Runners-up New Zealand national cricket team earned USD 1,422,692 (Rs 13 crore approx), while semi-finalists South Africa and England received INR 9.24 crore and USD 8.96 crore respectively. Among other top finishers, West Indies cricket team were awarded USD 538,269, while Pakistan team which played all its matches in Sri Lanka received USD 522,692. Further down the distribution list, Zimbabwe national cricket team were allocated USD 491,538 and Sri Lanka received USD 475,962. Meanwhile, Scotland received USD 278,654, and Ireland took home USD 271,731. Four more teams -- Italy, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Nepal -- each received USD 256,154.

Source: The Telegraph March 11, 2026 11:21 UTC