India will receive $2 million from the ICC for being the World Cup 2023 runners-up, with added rewards for group-stage victories. Despite the monetary compensation, the bitter taste of losing the final lingers, prompting reflections on missed opportunities during critical moments. Australia’s tactical prowess secured their sixth World Cup title, leaving India to gather shattered aspirations meticulously built throughout the tournament.
The runners-up prize fails to alleviate the pain, serving as a stark reminder of India’s dominance during the competition. The team’s impressive nine-match group stage triumph earned them an additional $360,000. However, their total earnings, including the runner-up prize, amount to $2.36 million, leaving a desire to trade it all for the coveted World Cup trophy.
In contrast, Australia, victorious in the final against India, claimed a substantial reward of $4 million, supplemented by $280,000 for seven group-stage victories. Their total earnings from World Cup 2023 reached $4.28 million.
Semi-finalists New Zealand and South Africa emerged as significant earners, each receiving $800,000 for reaching the semi-finals. South Africa’s additional earnings, stemming from more group-stage wins, totaled $280,000, while New Zealand secured $200,000 for their five victories.
Every team in the World Cup received prize money for their group stage wins, ensuring that no participant left empty-handed. Pakistan and Afghanistan, finishing fifth and sixth, earned $160,000 each, while defending champions England received $120,000 for three victories. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands took home $80,000 each for their two triumphs in the tournament.
