How much prize money will the WTC Final winner receive?

The ICC has announced a significant increase in rewards, with the champion set to take home a staggering $3.6 million. Find out what the runners-up and other teams will earn from the record $5.76 million prize pool.

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How much prize money will the WTC Final winner receive?

With the WTC 2025 Final scheduled in less than a month from now between South Africa and Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has come up with unveiling the massive prize money pool for the WTC 2023-25 edition.

The total prize money for the WTC 2023-25 Final stands at USD 5.76 million, more than double that of the previous two editions. While the champions will secure USD 3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000.

Moving into the details of the WTC 2023-25 standings, South Africa topped the table, emerging as the first team to take the spot in the final at the home of cricket in Lord’s after securing victories over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, along with a drawn series against India.

On the other hand, Australia secured their spot in the grand finale after defeating India by 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Their campaign also had a 3-0 clean sweep against Pakistan at home. Also, they bagged away wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Australia booked their place in the final with a 3-1 triumph over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Their strong campaign also included a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan at home and away series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka

Speaking on the announcement, ICC Chair Jay Shah said, “We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition.

“The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket.

“I am sure spectators at Lord’s, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now.

“On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match,” he concluded.

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