The winners of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy stand to earn a substantial prize of USD 2.24 million following the International Cricket Council's (ICC) announcement of a 53 per cent increase in the tournament’s prize pool. The eight-team event is set to commence on 19 February.
The winning team’s purse equates to nearly INR 20 crore, while the runners-up will be awarded half the amount, at USD 1.12 million (INR 9.72 crore). Each semi-finalist will receive USD 560,000 (INR 4.86 crore).
The total prize fund now stands at USD 6.9 million (approximately INR 60 crore).
"The substantial prize pot underscores the ICC's ongoing commitment to investing in the sport and maintaining the global prestige of our events," ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated in a release ahead of the tournament, which will be held across Pakistan and the UAE.
For every group stage victory, the triumphant team will secure USD 34,000 (INR 30 lakh). Meanwhile, teams finishing in fifth and sixth positions will take home USD 350,000 each (INR three crore), and those placing seventh and eighth will receive USD 140,000 (INR 1.2 crore).
Additionally, all eight participating teams are guaranteed USD 125,000 (INR 1.08 crore).
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Pakistan is set to host an ICC event for the first time since 1996. However, owing to security concerns, India will play all its matches in Dubai.
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February. The Pakistan leg of the tournament will feature matches in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
The 2025 edition will see eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
"The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 represents a pivotal moment for cricket, reviving a tournament that highlights the pinnacle of ODI talent, where every match is critical," Shah remarked in his statement.
He further added, "Beyond the financial incentive, this tournament ignites fierce competition, captivates fans worldwide, and plays a vital role in fostering the growth and long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations."
The men’s Champions Trophy was last held in 2017, following its four-year cycle since 2009. However, disruptions due to COVID-19 and deliberations over its significance had led to delays.
The tournament was initially introduced in 1998 as a biennial event.
Meanwhile, the inaugural women’s Champions Trophy is set to debut in 2027 in the T20 format.
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