T20 World Cup winner will be richer by $2.45 million

KATHMANDU: The winner of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will receive at least $2.45 million.

Issuing a statement on Monday, the ICC announced a record-breaking prize fund of $11.25 million. This is the highest prize amount in the tournament’s history.

While the runners-up will take home at least $1.28 million, losing semifinalists will receive $787,500 each. According to the ICC, teams that do not advance past the second round will receive $382,500 each, and those finishing between ninth and 12th place will get $247,500 each.

Teams ranking from 13th to 20th place will each earn $225,000.

According to the ICC, every team will receive an extra $31,154 for each match won, excluding the semi-finals and finals.

The ninth edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup is the largest event of its kind, with 20 teams competing over 28 days across nine venues in the West Indies and USA.

A total of 55 matches will be played over 28 days, including 40 matches in the first round.

The semi-finals will be played in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, while the final match will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.