T20 World Cup 2024: Prize money for winners, runners-up, and more
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India Clinches T20 World Cup 2024
India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling win against South Africa. This victory was marked by Virat Kohli announcing his retirement from T20 internationals. India posted a formidable total of 176, thanks to Kohli's exceptional half-century, his first in the tournament. Despite early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, Kohli steered the innings, with valuable contributions from Shivam Dube and Axar Patel.
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South Africa's Resilient Chase
South Africa faced early setbacks in their chase, losing Hendricks to a brilliant delivery from Jasprit Bumrah and Markram cheaply. However, Tristan Stubbs showcased impressive skill against the spinners, placing South Africa in a strong position after the powerplay. Despite Stubbs' dismissal, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen formed a crucial partnership. Klaasen unleashed a fierce attack, smashing a 23-ball fifty and scoring 24 runs in an over off Axar Patel.
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India's Bowling Comeback
With 30 runs required off the last five overs, India's pacers staged a stunning comeback. Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen, and Bumrah took out Jansen, putting South Africa under immense pressure. Arshdeep Singh bowled a phenomenal penultimate over, conceding just four runs, and Pandya sealed the game with a champion's flourish, securing India's victory by seven runs.
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Prize Money for Winners and Runner-Up
Both the T20 World Cup winners and the runner-up received substantial prize money. The winning team, India, took home $2.45 million, while the runner-up, South Africa, received $1.28 million. This financial reward adds to the excitement and motivation for teams participating in the tournament.
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Total Prize Pool and Rewards for Other Teams
The ICC allocated a record total prize pool of $11.25 million for this T20 World Cup edition. The semi-finalists, England and Afghanistan, each received $787,500. Teams eliminated in the second round received $382,500 each, while those finishing between ninth and 12th places got $247,500 each. Teams ranked from 13th to 20th were given $225,000. Additionally, each match won, excluding the semi-finals and finals, earned teams an extra $31,154. This comprehensive prize structure ensured significant financial rewards for teams based on their performance throughout the tournament.
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Overview of the Tournament
The T20 World Cup 2024, which began on June 1, was co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States, featuring 20 teams divided into four groups. Group A included USA, India, Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland; Group B had Australia, England, Namibia, Oman, and Scotland; Group C featured Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and West Indies; and Group D comprised Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Netherlands. The tournament saw exceptional performances from various teams, culminating in an exciting final where India claimed the championship.
