The World Test Championship final is just around the corner, with Australia and South Africa set to clash from June 11 to 15. The stakes are high, and so are the rewards. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive prize pool of over ₹102 crore for the tournament.
Teams Raking in the Cash Without Even Reaching the Final
The top two teams, Australia and South Africa, will share a total of ₹49.24 crore. But what’s surprising is that the other seven teams participating in the championship will also receive a significant amount of money without even making it to the final. India, who finished third, will take home ₹12.31 crore, while New Zealand, the 2021 champions, will receive ₹10.26 crore for finishing fourth. The remaining teams, including England, West Indies, and Pakistan, will also be rewarded with millions.
Here’s the breakdown:
- India: ₹12.31 crore (third place)
- New Zealand: ₹10.26 crore (fourth place)
- Other teams: ₹4.1 crore to ₹8.2 crore (fifth to ninth place)
In total, the seven teams that don’t make it to the final will collectively receive ₹53.33 crore.
A Look Back at WTC Winners
The World Test Championship was first introduced in 2019, with the final taking place every two years. New Zealand won the inaugural title in 2021, defeating India by eight wickets. Australia followed suit in 2023, beating India by 209 runs. With the 2025 final approaching, cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will lift the coveted trophy next.