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BCCI Rewards Team India with ₹131 Crore for T20 WC Win: The recent past has been nothing short of a golden dream for Indian cricket fans. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opened its coffers for Team India, which will become world champions by defeating New Zealand on March 8, 2026. On March 10, the BCCI officially announced a prize money of 131 crore rupees.
Historic Cash Prize for a Historic World Cup Win
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The Indian team's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final astonished the entire world. After this major victory, everyone was waiting to see what the BCCI would announce for the players.
This sum of Rs 131 crore will be distributed among the team's 15 players, coaching staff, selectors, and support staff. While it's not yet clear who will receive what share individually, this amount is one of the largest prize money in the history of Indian cricket.
India Prize Money Comparison: 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026
If we look at the figures over the past few years, the BCCI has consistently increased its prize money:
| Tournament | Year | Prize money (by BCCI) |
|---|---|---|
| T20 World Cup | 2024 | ₹125 crore |
| Champions Trophy | 2025 | 58 Crore Rupees |
| T20 World Cup | 2026 | Rs 131 Crore |
The amount has increased by Rs 6 crore compared to the 2024 T20 World Cup. Compared to the 2025 Champions Trophy, this amount has more than doubled.
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India vs New Zealand Final Highlights: A Dominant 96-Run Victory
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The final match of the 2026 T20 World Cup was extremely exciting. Batting first, the Indian team scored a mammoth total of 255 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Young stars laid the foundation for this victory:
- Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma broke the back of the Kiwi bowlers with explosive half-centuries.
- In response, New Zealand couldn't handle the pressure and fell 96 runs short of the target.
Team India Creates History: First Team to Win 3 T20 World Cup Titles
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With this victory, India has become the first team in the world to win the T20 World Cup title three times (2007, 2024, and 2026). Until now, England and the West Indies were the only teams to have won the title twice, but now Team India has taken the lead in this race.
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