The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Price: A Record-Breaking Prize for the Champions
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has officially kicked off, and the excitement is palpable. The tournament, which will be played across nine venues in the West Indies and USA, has a record-breaking prize purse of USD 11.25 million, the highest ever in the history of the tournament. The winners of the 20-team tournament will take home at least USD 2.45 million, a significant increase from the previous edition in 2022, where the winners, England, received USD 1.6 million[1][2][3][5].
The Prize Money Breakdown
The prize money for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is a testament to the growing popularity and global reach of the tournament. The breakdown of the prize money is as follows:
- Winner: At least USD 2.45 million
- Runner-up: At least USD 1.28 million
- Losing Semi-finalists: USD 787,500 each
- Teams that fail to make it out of the Super 8s: USD 382,500 each
- Teams placed ninth to twelfth: USD 247,500 each
- Teams ranking from 13th to 20th place: USD 225,000 each
- Additional prize for each match won: USD 31,154 (excluding semi-finals and finals)
T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Price
The Tournament Format
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature 20 teams, including first-time participants USA, Canada, and Uganda. The tournament will be played over 28 days, with 40 first-round matches followed by the Super 8s, semi-finals, and the final. The semi-finals will be held in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, while the final will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29[4].
ICC Chief Executive’s Comments
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expressed his sentiments on the historic significance of the event, stating, “This event is historic in so many ways, so it is fitting that the prize money for players reflects that. Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be entertained by the players in what we’re hoping to be an Out of This World event”[1][2][3][5].
Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with a record-breaking prize purse and a thrilling tournament format. The winners of the tournament will not only lift the coveted trophy but also take home a significant amount of prize money. As the tournament unfolds, fans around the world will be eagerly following the action, hoping to see their favorite teams emerge victorious.