How much will teams earn during T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia?

01.10.2022 - 10:43 thenationalnews.com

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the men’s T20 World Cup 2022 that begins in Australia on October 16.

A total prize pot of $5.6 million has been set aside for the tournament, with the winners taking home a cheque of $1.6m. The runners-up are assured of $800,000 while the losing semi-finalists will receive $400,000 each at the end of the 45-match tournament that will be played across seven venues in Australia.

Following the same structure as the 2021 World Cup in the UAE, the eight teams that exit at the Super 12 stage will receive $70,000 each, with a victory in each of the 30 games in that phase worth $40,000.

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa are have already booked their spot in the Super 12 stage.

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