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ICC Announces Record $5.76 Million Prize Pool for 2023–25 World Test Championship Final

Australia and South Africa will compete for the largest-ever prize in Test cricket at Lord’s from June 11 to 15.

Cricket - ICC World Test Championship Final - Australia v India - The Oval, London, Britain - June 10, 2023 General view inside the stadium during the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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ICC announces record prize money for WTC final: How much did India earn?

Overview

  • The ICC has more than doubled the prize pool for the 2023–25 World Test Championship Final to $5.76 million, the highest in the tournament's history.
  • The champions will earn $3.6 million, a significant increase from the $1.6 million awarded in the previous two cycles, while the runners-up will receive $2.16 million.
  • South Africa secured the first spot in the final after a strong campaign, including series victories against Pakistan, West Indies, and others, while Australia qualified following a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over India.
  • India, finishing third in the standings, will receive $1.44 million, with payouts scaled for all nine participating teams based on their rankings.
  • ICC Chairman Jay Shah described the final as a celebration of Test cricket, emphasizing the format's importance and the anticipation for top-class cricket at Lord’s.