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What is the World Test Championship final prize money?

What is the World Test Championship final prize money?

The champions will walk away with USD $3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000.

South Africa cricket team defeated Australia by 5 wickets to win the World Test Championship mace on Saturday. Ahead of the final, ICC had unveiled a lumpsome prize money for the winners and that is what SA will be walking away with. The total prize pool for the WTC 2023-25 Final stands at USD $5.76 million, more than double that of the previous two editions.

WTC final prize money

The champions will walk away with USD $3.6 million, a significant jump from the USD $1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023 while the runners-up will earn USD $2.16 million, up from USD $800,000.

South Africa topped the WTC25 standings and became the first team to secure a spot in the final at Lord’s, courtesy of series victories over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, along with a drawn home series against India.

Australia booked their place in the final with a 3-1 triumph over India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Their strong campaign also included a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan at home and away series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

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