Dubai, February 14 The winner of the Champions Trophy, being held for the first time since 2017, will be given a prize money of Rs 19.45 crore. The ICC announced this on Friday.
The runner-up will be given an amount of Rs 9.72 crore. Both the teams losing in the semi-finals will be given an amount of Rs 4.86 crore. This time the prize money has increased by 53 percent compared to the 2017 edition.
At the same time, every match in the Champions Trophy will be important in terms of match prize money, where the team winning each match at the group level will be given a prize of Rs 29.54 lakh. The team finishing fifth or sixth will be given a prize of Rs 3.03 crore. The teams finishing seventh and eighth will get Rs 1.21 crore.
In addition, all eight teams will receive an additional Rs 1.08 crore each for participating in the event.
This is the first time Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament since 1996. The 2025 edition will see the eight teams divided into two groups of four teams, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is played every four years between the top eight teams. The Women’s Champions Trophy will be played for the first time in 2027 in T20 format.
ICC President Jay Shah said, “The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 represents a significant moment for cricket, reviving a tournament that highlights the pinnacle of ODI talent, where every match is important. The substantial prize pool underlines the ICC’s ongoing commitment to investing in the game and maintaining the global reputation of our events.” “Beyond the financial incentives, the tournament unleashes fierce competition, attracts fans from around the world and plays a vital role in promoting the growth and long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations.”
