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India Secure Record Payout At T20 World Cup 2026: Prize Money And Award Winners

Discover the full list of prize winners from the T20 World Cup 2026. India secures $3 million, while Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah sweep the individual awards.

Published by Aviral Shukla

The 2026 T20 World Cup didn’t just smash viewership records but turned into the most profitable tournament the format’s ever seen. After India’s thrilling win over New Zealand in the Ahmedabad final, the prize money breakdown made it clear just how much cricket’s commercial side has exploded. India’s bowlers put on a show in the final, and their batters held steady through the knockouts, so it’s no surprise the Men in Blue took home the biggest chunk of the winnings.

Category Winner Prize Money (USD) Prize Money (INR)
Champions India $3 Million ₹27.48 Crore
Runners Up New Zealand $1.6 Million ₹14.65 Crore
Player of the Match (Final) Jasprit Bumrah $10,000 ₹8.4 Lakh
Player of the Tournament Sanju Samson $25,000 ₹21 Lakh

Jasprit Bumrah: The Final's Ultimate Difference Maker

India racked up a huge 255 in the final, but with the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium so flat, the match felt wide open. Then Jasprit Bumrah happened. He bowled one of the most ruthless spells you’ll ever see in a World Cup final—4 wickets for just 15 runs. He tore through New Zealand’s top order and shut things down in the closing overs. Every time the pressure built, he just nailed another yorker. No surprise he walked away with Player of the Match. At this point, nobody doubts he’s the best big-game bowler of this era.

Sanju Samson: A Historic Redemption Campaign

Sanju Samson stole the show at the tournament. Even though he played just five games, he still walked away with the Player of the Tournament award—and honestly, it wasn’t even close. He piled up 321 runs, averaging over 80, which is just wild. Every time India needed someone to step up, Samson delivered. He hit three fifties in a row right when the stakes were highest. That 89 in the final? It basically sealed India's win. Watching him, you just knew—Samson has finally made it as India’s go-to white-ball batter.

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