The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is set to return with a bang, kicking off on February 19 in Pakistan, and the prize money this time is massive!
Record-Breaking Prize Pool
The ICC has announced a massive total prize money of $6.9 million for the 2025 Champions Trophy, marking a 53% increase from the 2017 edition.
Here’s how the prize money will be distributed:
- Winners: $2.24 million
- Runners-up: $1.12 million
- Losing semi-finalists: $560,000 each
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Additionally, every group stage victory will earn teams $34,000, while teams will receive the following based on their final standings:
- 5th and 6th place: $350,000 each
- 7th and 8th place: $140,000 each
- Participation reward for all teams: $125,000 each
The 2025 edition is particularly significant as it marks the first ICC event in Pakistan since 1996, with matches also taking place in the UAE. This edition will see the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year gap, having last been held in 2017.
The tournament will feature the world’s top eight ODI teams, divided into two groups of four. The top two from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The tournament is set to become a regular ICC event, held every four years.
ICC Chairman Highlights the Tournament’s Importance
ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized the significance of the tournament, stating:
“The 2025 Champions Trophy is a pivotal moment for cricket. It brings back a tournament that showcases the best ODI talent, where every match matters. The substantial prize pot underscores the ICC’s commitment to investing in the sport and maintaining the global prestige of our events.”
With a record-breaking prize pool and the return of one of cricket’s most competitive tournaments, the Champions Trophy 2025 promises thrilling contests as teams battle for glory on cricket’s biggest stage.
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