New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a massive cash reward of ₹131 Crore for Team India after their historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory. This is the largest cash prize ever awarded by the BCCI to an Indian cricket team.
🏟️ India Dominates the Final
India put on a stunning display in the final, posting a record-breaking 253/5 while batting first. Sanju Samson’s explosive 89-run knock laid the foundation for India’s dominant total, leaving New Zealand with a mountain to climb.
In response, Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely lethal, conceding just 15 runs while taking 4 wickets in his 4 overs. New Zealand crumbled under pressure, and India sealed a commanding 96-run victory to lift the trophy.
🥇 History Written in Gold
Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India scripted history by winning the T20 World Cup on home soil, becoming the first team ever to win the title three times.
Sanju Samson was awarded Player of the Series for his outstanding 321 runs across 5 innings, while Jasprit Bumrah took home the Player of the Match award for his devastating final performance.
