Zimbabwe Pockets U.S.$491,000 From ICC After Impressive Run At T20 World Cup

12 March 2026
New Zimbabwe (London)

Following an impressive run at the recently concluded 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe is set to receive US$491,538.00 from the International Cricket Council (ICC) as its reward for finishing 7th.

The Chevrons were one of the teams to make it to the Super 8 in the tournament and have been ranked 7th overall.

In the Super 8, Zimbabwe finished higher than Sri Lanka, who ended in 8th position, and they will receive US$475,962.00.

The ICC has allocated a total of US$11.25 million to be shared among the 20 participating teams.

Tournament winners, India will get the highest payout of US$2,639,423.00, while the losing finalists will be rewarded with US$1,422,692.00.

Despite finishing third, South Africa is the other team to earn in the million-dollar mark, as they will receive US$1,005,577.00 million.

The fourth-place finisher, England, one of the best performers, will earn $974,423.00 for their efforts, while the West Indies, who finished fifth, and Pakistan, who finished sixth, are set to receive US$538,269.00 and US$522,692.00, respectively.

Prize money for the other 12 teams that failed to make it to the Super 8:

US$309,808.00 - Australia, U.S.A, Afghanistan

US$278,654.00 - Scotland

US$271,731.00 - Ireland

US$256,154.00 - Italy, Netherlands, and U.A.E

US$225,000.00 - Namibia, Canada, and Oman

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