ICC Champions Trophy 2025: How Much Prize Money Will the Winning Team Earn?

The ICC Champions Trophy is set for a grand return after an eight-year gap, kicking off on February 19, 2025. Hosted by Pakistan, the tournament will see top cricketing nations battle for glory and a significantly increased prize pool.

Tournament Overview

• Return After 2017: The last edition was held in 2017, where Pakistan triumphed over India in the final.
• Host & Opener: Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match at Karachi’s National Stadium.
• India’s Campaign: India starts its journey on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, with the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash scheduled for February 23.
• Qualification Shift: Unlike past editions, teams qualified based on their performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup . Afghanistan made history by securing a spot, while West Indies missed out.
• Tournament Format: The competition retains its 2006 format—eight teams split into two groups, with the top two from each advancing to the semi-finals.

Group Stage Line-up

• Group A: Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan
• Group B: Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa

Prize Money: What’s at Stake?

The Champions Trophy 2025 prize pool has surged by 53% from 2017, reaching an impressive $6.9 million (nearly ₹60 crore).

• Champions: $2.24 million (₹19.5 crore)
• Runners-up: $1.12 million (₹9.7 crore)
• Semi-finalists: $560,000 (₹4.9 crore) each

For context, the 2017 edition had a total prize pool of $4.5 million (₹39 crore), with the winning team receiving $2.2 million (₹19 crore).

With cricket’s growing global appeal, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises high-stakes action, intense rivalries, and record-breaking rewards for the top performers.