DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The West Indies men’s team will receive a payout exceeding US$500,000 following their fifth-place finish at the latest edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, according to prize money figures released by the International Cricket Council.
The regional side earned US$538,269 from the tournament’s record prize pool, reflecting both their strong early run and their progression to the Super Eights stage.
A total of US$11.25 million in prize money was distributed among the 20 participating teams, marking one of the most lucrative payouts in the tournament’s history. The figure stems from the governing body’s expanded prize structure introduced in 2024 to boost financial rewards for teams competing in global events.
Each nation received a base participation payment of US$225,000, with additional earnings determined by final placement, match victories, and advancement through the tournament rounds.
For the West Indies, their eventual payout reflects a blend of these incentives after a campaign that began with considerable promise.
Bright start before Super Eights exit
The Caribbean side opened the competition in impressive fashion, winning their first five matches and emerging as one of the early contenders.
However, their momentum stalled during the Super Eights phase, where defeats to South Africa national cricket team and India national cricket team brought their campaign to an end.
Despite the disappointment of falling short of the semi-finals, the team’s strong start ensured they finished fifth overall, securing one of the higher prize payouts outside the top four.
At the summit of the tournament stood India national cricket team, who successfully defended their crown with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand national cricket team in Sunday’s final.
India collected the championship purse of US$2,639,423, while New Zealand earned US$1,422,692 as runners-up.
South Africa national cricket team secured third place and received US$1,005,577, with England national cricket team finishing fourth and taking home US$974,423.
Notable earnings across the field
Among the other Super Eights participants, Pakistan national cricket team collected US$522,692, narrowly behind the West Indies’ earnings.
One of the tournament’s standout stories came from Zimbabwe national cricket team, whose spirited campaign included a stunning victory over Australia national cricket team. Zimbabwe walked away with US$491,538.
Tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka national cricket team earned US$475,962 for their Super Eights appearance.
Meanwhile, United States national cricket team finished the tournament with US$309,808, matching the payouts received by Australia and Afghanistan national cricket team.
Further down the standings, Scotland national cricket team (US$278,654) and Ireland national cricket team (US$271,731) each claimed a victory during the competition.
Tournament debutants Italy national cricket team celebrated a historic moment by defeating Nepal national cricket team to secure their maiden World Cup win, earning US$256,154, the same payout received by the Netherlands national cricket team, United Arab Emirates national cricket team, and Nepal.
At the base level, Canada national cricket team, Namibia national cricket team, and Oman national cricket team each collected the standard participation amount of US$225,000.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Prize Money (US$)
· India — $2,639,423
· New Zealand — $1,422,692
· South Africa — $1,005,577
· England — $974,423
· West Indies — $538,269
· Pakistan — $522,692
· Zimbabwe — $491,538
· Sri Lanka — $475,962
· Afghanistan — $309,808
· Australia — $309,808
· USA — $309,808
· Scotland — $278,654
· Ireland — $271,731
· Italy — $256,154
· Netherlands — $256,154
· UAE — $256,154
· Nepal — $256,154
· Canada — $225,000
· Namibia — $225,000
· Oman — $225,000
