The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the T20 World Cup final, as India and South Africa prepare to battle it out at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. India, riding high on a dominant 68-run victory over defending champion England, will be aiming for its second T20 World Cup title. Meanwhile, South Africa finds itself in uncharted territory, making its first-ever appearance in a T20 World Cup final.
The stakes are high, with the winning team set to receive a handsome prize of $2.45 million, or Rs. 20.42 crore. The runner-up will take home half the amount, receiving $1.28 million, or Rs. 10.67 crore. The semifinal losers, England and Afghanistan, were each awarded $787,500, amounting to Rs. 6.56 crore.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the largest-ever prize sum for a T20 World Cup, totaling $11.25 million, or Rs. 93.80 crore. Teams that didn’t advance past the second round were each given $382,500, or Rs. 3.18 crore, while those finishing between ninth and 12th place received $247,500 each, or Rs. 2.06 crore. Teams ranked from 13th to 20th place earned $225,000, or Rs. 1.87 crore. Additionally, every team received an extra $31,154 (Rs. 26 lakh) for each match won, excluding the semifinals and finals.
The final promises to be a spectacle of cricketing prowess, with both teams eager to etch their names into T20 World Cup history. As the two nations prepare for a showdown, anticipation is at a fever pitch, with fans around the world eagerly awaiting a clash that will determine the ultimate champion.
