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[Saba Sports News] The ICC World Cup 2023 concluded on November 19 in Ahmedabad with Australia clinching their sixth title after defeating India at Narendra Modi Stadium. Australia chased down 241 with ease, led by Travis Head’s 137 and Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 58. India, batting first, struggled to build momentum, with Kohli and Rahul scoring fifties and Rohit Sharma adding 47 runs.
The ICC awarded team-wise prize money for the tournament as follows:
10. Netherlands: Despite exiting in the league stage, the Netherlands earned $180,000, comprising $100,000 group stage money and $80,000 for two wins.
9. Sri Lanka: Winning two matches, Sri Lanka’s total prize money was $180,000, including group stage earnings and win bonuses.
8. Bangladesh: Bangladesh, also exiting early, received $180,000 in total, combining win bonuses and group stage money.
7. England: The defending champions, England, won $220,000 – $120,000 for three league wins plus group stage money.
6. Afghanistan: With four wins, Afghanistan earned $260,000, including their group stage participation fee.
5. Pakistan: Pakistan’s four victories brought them $260,000 in total prize money.
4. New Zealand: Reaching the semi-finals, New Zealand earned $1 million, including $900,000 for the semi-final spot and $200,000 for five league wins.
3. South Africa: The Proteas won $1.08 million – $280,000 for league wins and $800,000 for reaching the semis.
2. India: As runners-up with nine league wins, India earned a total of $2.36 million.
1. Australia: The champions Australia received $4.28 million, combining their World Cup win prize and earnings from seven league wins.
This prize distribution reflects each team’s performance and achievements in the World Cup 2023.