International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final prize money distribution following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The tournament featured a total players’ prize money pool of US$11.25 million, part of a record-breaking increase in ICC prize funds introduced in 2024.
Zimbabwe’s earnings from the tournament
Zimbabwe national cricket team will receive a prize money of US$491 538 (about R9.07 million) after finishing seventh overall in the competition.
The payout includes several components such as a base participation payment, bonuses for match wins and additional rewards for progressing through different stages of the tournament.
Each team automatically received a base participation payment of US$225 000 (about R4.15 million), with the remaining amount determined by their final position and performance during the group stage and knockout rounds.
How the prize money is calculated
According to the ICC, the figures represent gross prize money earned throughout the competition, including the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final.
However, the governing body noted that the amounts are calculated before any applicable tax compliance or deductions.
Full ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 prize money breakdown
| Country | Prize (US$) | Prize (Rands) |
|---|---|---|
| India national cricket team | $2,639,423 | R48.70 million |
| New Zealand national cricket team | $1,422,692 | R26.25 million |
| South Africa national cricket team | $1,005,577 | R18.55 million |
| England national cricket team | $974,423 | R17.98 million |
| West Indies cricket team | $538,269 | R9.93 million |
| Pakistan national cricket team | $522,692 | R9.64 million |
| Zimbabwe national cricket team | $491,538 | R9.07 million |
| Sri Lanka national cricket team | $475,962 | R8.78 million |
| Afghanistan national cricket team | $309,808 | R5.71 million |
| Australia national cricket team | $309,808 | R5.71 million |
| United States national cricket team | $309,808 | R5.71 million |
| Scotland national cricket team | $278,654 | R5.14 million |
| Ireland national cricket team | $271,731 | R5.01 million |
| Italy national cricket team | $256,154 | R4.72 million |
| Netherlands national cricket team | $256,154 | R4.72 million |
| United Arab Emirates national cricket team | $256,154 | R4.72 million |
| Nepal national cricket team | $256,154 | R4.72 million |
| Canada national cricket team | $225,000 | R4.15 million |
| Namibia national cricket team | $225,000 | R4.15 million |
| Oman national cricket team | $225,000 | R4.15 million |
Record prize money for global cricket
The ICC increased the total prize money for its tournaments in 2024 in an effort to reward teams more fairly and strengthen global cricket.
Zimbabwe’s payout reflects both its participation in the global event and its seventh-place finish, which placed the team among the top performers at the tournament.
