ICC Champions Trophy 2025: This Is The Amount Of Money Australia, South Africa Lost By Not Reaching The Final
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While the finalists stand to gain significant financial rewards, the eliminated teams will also receive a respectable share of the prize money.
Australia and South Africa each earn Rs 4.89 crore despite semi-final losses.
The stage is set for the grand finale of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with India and New Zealand securing their spots in the title clash. However, for Australia and South Africa, the journey ended after they failed to advance past the semi-finals. While the finalists stand to gain significant financial rewards, the eliminated teams will also receive a respectable share of the prize money.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Prize Money Breakdown
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has allocated a total prize pool of $6.9 million for the tournament, a substantial 53% increase from the 2017 edition. The victorious team will take home a whopping $2.24 million (approximately Rs 19.5 crore), while the runner-up will earn $1.12 million (around Rs 9.78 crore). Despite their semi-final exits, Australia and South Africa won’t leave empty-handed, as each losing semi-finalist will be awarded $560,000 (about Rs 4.89 crore).
India booked their place in the final after an intense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, New Zealand put up a commanding performance against South Africa, securing a convincing 50-run win and once again dashing the dreams of lifting an ICC trophy. Interestingly, both India and New Zealand had already faced each other in the group stage, where India emerged victorious.
The 2025 Champions Trophy marked the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus. The competition featured eight teams divided into two groups of four. Group A consisted of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B included Australia, South Africa, England, and Afghanistan. After the group-stage battles, India and New Zealand progressed from Group A, while South Africa and Australia advanced from Group B, setting the stage for the semi-final clashes.
With the highly anticipated final scheduled for March 9, cricket fans worldwide are eager to witness whether India can repeat their league-stage triumph over New Zealand or if the tables will turn.
