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Sizzling Suryakumar: Skipper Leads India to Historic T20 Triumph | Sports-Games

India became the first team to defend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title and win at home, securing a record third championship and earning a Rs 131 crore reward from BCCI.

  • On Mar 10, 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a cash prize of Rs 131 crore for the Men in Blue following their T20 World Cup win.
  • Following their title-clinching win, India became the first side to defend the T20 World Cup and won their record third title by beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
  • The ICC awarded India USD 2.34 million after the Men in Blue posted a record finals score of 253 for five featuring Sanju Samson's rapid 89.
  • The payout rises by Rs 6 crore from the Rs 125 crore of 2024, and Sportstar reported that each of the 15 players will receive Rs. 41 crore, with coaching staff also rewarded.
  • Mithun Manhas, BCCI president, praised the squad on Monday for defending the title and winning at home, while India aims to add the ODI World Cup next year.
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