ICC announces record prize money for T20 World Cup 2024

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, declared a record prize money for the ninth edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup, being held in the United States of America (USA) and the West Indies.

“ICC have announced a record-breaking prize fund of $11.25 million USD for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the winners set to receive at least $2.45 million.” the apex cricketing body said in a release.

“The runners-up will earn at least $1.28 million, while the losing semi-finalists will take home $787,500 each. Teams that do not advance past the second round will receive $382,500 each, and those finishing between ninth and 12th place will get $247,500 each.

“Teams ranking from 13th to 20th place will each earn $225,000. Additionally, every team will receive an extra $31,154 for each match won, excluding the semi-finals and finals.”

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This ninth edition of the mega event will see 20 teams competing over 28 days across nine venues in the West Indies and USA, making it the largest event of its kind.

The T20 World Cup 2024 will start with 40 matches in the first round, leading to the Super 8s, followed by the semi-finals in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.

The final will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, where the 2024 men’s champions will be crowned.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice remarked on the event’s historic significance, “This event is historic in so many ways, so it is fitting that the prize money for players reflects that. Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be entertained by the players in what we’re hoping to be an Out of This World event.”

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