Cricket West Indies earn over US$500,000 for 5th-place finish at T20 W’Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — The West Indies senior men’s team is set to receive just over US$500, 000 for their performance at the recently concluded ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup.
A total of US$11.25 million in players’ prize money will be distributed among the 20 participating nations, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize money announced in 2024.
In announcing the individual prize earnings for the tournament, the International Cricket Council disclosed that the regional team earned US$538, 269 after finishing fifth.
The total reflects the base amount of $225,000 received by all participating teams, along with bonuses based on final placements, win bonuses, and progression through each stage of the tournament.
The West Indies had a promising start to the competition, winning their first five games before losses to South Africa and India saw them eliminated at the Super Eights stage.
India, who defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in Sunday’s final to defend their title, took home the top prize of US$2,639, 423, while the runners-up received
US$1, 422, 692.
South Africa earned US$1, 005, 577 for their third-place finish, while England, who finished fourth, won US$974, 423.
Meanwhile, Pakistan earned US$522, 692, while Zimbabwe’s stellar performance, during which they stunned Australia, saw them take home a healthy purse of US$491, 538. The remaining Super Eights team, tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka, earned US$475, 962.
USA, who reached the Super Eights in the previous edition, and impressed in the group stage with two wins in the 2026 tournament, ended with US$309, 808, the same as Australia and Afghanistan.
Scotland (US$278 ,654) and Ireland (US$271, 731), who secured a win each in the tournament, finished 12th and 13th, respectively.
Debutants Italy, who defeated Nepal to register their maiden win, are slated to take home US$256, 154, the same as the Netherlands, UAE, and Nepal.
On the other hand, Canada, Namibia, and Oman each took the base payment of US$225, 000.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winnings (US$)
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
