BCCI announces 125 crores prize money for Indian Cricket Team for winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Indian Cricket Team defeated South Africa in the final to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

29th June was a memorable day for all the Indian fans and cricketers. India scripted history as they became the first team to win the ICC T20 World Cup undefeated. Emotions were high as the Indian Cricket Team ended the drought of 11 long years without an ICC trophy. They came close on multiple occasions, but faltered either in the semi-final or the final. It was heartbreaking for the players and the fans all these years.

The most heartbreaking moment was just seven months ago when India lost the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia in Ahmedabad. India were ruthless and dominant throughout the whole tournament having won all 10 games dominantly until the final. The whole nation was sad and so were the players. They deserved to win the tournament given the way they played. Captain Rohit Sharma was heartbroken as his dream was to win the ODI World Cup. However, he and his team promised to give their all to bring the T20 World Cup 2024 back home.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announces prize money of INR 125 crores

This time, they did go the extra step. They were ruthless throughout the tournament and on the day of the final they held their nerve to script a historical victory. So, BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, announced INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Jay Shah posted on X: “I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!”

I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support… pic.twitter.com/KINRLSexsD

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 30, 2024

India beat South Africa by 7 runs in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados

Coming to the game, Indian captain, Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first. They were in trouble with the score being 34/3 with the loss of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav cheaply. However, Virat Kohli brought out his best on the day of final. He resurrected the Indian innings and accelerated at the end with 76 runs off 59 balls. Axar Patel supported him with a 47 runs off 31 balls as India scored 176 runs in their 20 overs.

While defending the total, the gave was practically over after Heinrich Klaasen’s onslaught of 52 runs off 27 balls. With 30 runs needed of 30 deliveries, India came back strongly courtesy of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Suryakumar Yadav’s breathtaking catch in the final over as India scripted history with a seven runs win.

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