Read to find out how much prize money the Indian team received after defeating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2024 final.
The Indian team defeated New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both sides locked horns in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. The clash saw New Zealand coming in to bat first and posting a total of 251 runs in the first innings of the game.
Aiming to chase down the target, the Men in Blue put in an excellent performance, and through the performances of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Varun Chakravarthy, and many more stars, India defeated the Black Caps by four wickets and lifted the title.
It is interesting to note that after winning the Champions Trophy, the Indian team received a prize of Rs. 20 crore. On the other hand, finalists New Zealand, despite their defeat, received a prize money of Rs. 12 crore.
Speaking of the game between India and New Zealand, the clash saw New Zealand coming in to bat after winning the toss. The side opened their innings with Will Young and Rachin Ravindra coming out to bat. Both batters looked to propel the Black Caps towards a big score. However, they were instantly put under pressure through India’s excellent bowling attack.
Ravindra amassed 37 runs, with Daryl Mitchell adding 63 runs in 101 deliveries. Furthermore, Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten knock of 53 runs saw the Black Caps post 251 runs in the first innings.
Aiming to chase down the target, the Men in Blue got off to a brilliant start as opener Rohit Sharma scored 76 runs in 83 deliveries. Furthermore, Shreyas Iyer added 48 runs on the board alongside KL Rahul who went unbeaten on a score of 34 runs.
India chased down the target in 48.4 overs, winning the clash by four wickets. This was the Men in Blue’s third ICC Champions Trophy title, which saw them become the most successful side in the tournament history.