The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the World Test Championship 2025 final. The final will be played between Australia and South Africa from June 11 to 15. The winner will receive around $3.7 million, while the runner-up will get $2.2 million. The ICC will also distribute the remaining prize pool among other teams based on their standings. Pakistan finished last in the World Test Championship and will receive $480,000, roughly $590,000.
ICC’s Prize Money Distribution
The ICC’s prize money distribution has sparked debate. Pakistan’s economy is struggling, yet the ICC is giving them a significant amount. The country’s cricket team finished ninth in the World Test Championship. India, on the other hand, finished third and will receive around $1.5 million. The ICC’s decision to reward teams based on their performance has raised questions.
India’s Share
India has played in the World Test Championship final twice, in 2021 and 2023, but lost to New Zealand and Australia. The team finished third in the standings. India will receive a substantial amount as part of the ICC’s prize money distribution. The country’s cricket board will likely use this money to support the development of cricket in the country.
The ICC’s prize money distribution is based on the teams’ performance in the World Test Championship. The top two teams will receive the majority of the prize money, while the remaining teams will share the rest. The distribution is as follows:
- The winner will receive $3.7 million.
- The runner-up will get $2.2 million.
- Other teams will receive amounts based on their standings.
Pakistan’s share of the prize money has raised eyebrows, given the country’s economic struggles and recent geopolitical tensions.