Champions Trophy 2025: Prize Money for Early Eliminated Teams

The 2025 Champions Trophy features a record $6.9 million prize pool, with all eight teams guaranteed prize money. Pakistan and England, finishing last in their groups, earned $265,000 each. Bangladesh took home $475,000 for 5th/6th place, while Afghanistan claimed $509,000. The semi-finals include India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, with losing teams receiving $560,000.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize pool of $6.9 million (approximately Rs 60.28 crore) for the Champions Trophy 2025. The winning team will receive Rs 19.45 crore ($2.24 million). Notably, all eight competing teams will be awarded prize money, not just the finalists.

Hosts Pakistan had a disappointing tournament, failing to secure a victory in their three matches, with one match against Bangladesh abandoned without a ball being played. Consequently, Pakistan finished last in Group A with a mere point and an inferior net run rate compared to Bangladesh.

As a result of their 7th/8th place finish, Pakistan earned $265,000, comprising $140,000 for their position and $125,000 for participation, equating to approximately Rs 2.29 crore.

Similarly, England did not fare any better in Group B, losing all three of their matches against Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa. Consequently, they too received the same prize money of $265,000 for finishing in 7th/8th position, translating to around Rs 2.29 crore.

Bangladesh also concluded the tournament winless but managed to finish in the 5th/6th position, claiming a total of $475,000. This amount includes $350,000 for their position and $125,000 for participating, which equals approximately Rs 4.15 crore.

Afghanistan, who secured a 5th/6th position in Group B, earned $509,000. This sum consists of $350,000 for their standing, $125,000 for participation, and an additional $34,000 for their victory over England, amounting to roughly Rs 4.45 crore.

India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are currently competing in the semi-finals. The teams that lose in this round will receive $560,000, in addition to the standard rewards for participation and any group stage victories.

In conclusion, the prize distribution for the Champions Trophy 2025 highlights the wide-ranging rewards available to participating teams, regardless of their success in the tournament. While the top teams are vying for substantial prizes, even those eliminated early will receive financial compensation. This structure promotes competitive participation among all teams.

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