ICC WTC 2025 Final: Here’s What the Winner and Runner-Up Take Home

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The ICC World Test Championship 2025 final at Lord’s wasn’t just about cricketing glory—it also came with a record-breaking prize pot. South Africa, after beating Australia in a memorable showdown, will walk away with a hefty $3.6 million. Australia, as runners-up, aren’t leaving empty-handed either; they’ll take home $2.16 million.

Here are the main takeaways:

This year’s prize pool is the biggest ever for the WTC, with a total of $5.76 million up for grabs.
South Africa’s win not only gives them the WTC mace but also marks their first major ICC trophy since 1998.
Australia, who won the last WTC final, still get a significant runner-up reward.
India, finishing third in the standings, will receive $1.44 million.
The prize money for both the winner and runner-up has more than doubled since the last WTC cycle.
All nine teams that played in the championship get a share of the prize pool, so there’s something for everyone.

The ICC’s decision to raise the stakes is a clear sign that Test cricket is being valued more than ever.

This boost in prize money shows just how much the World Test Championship has grown in importance, and it’s a great incentive for teams to keep fighting hard in the longest format.

Source: Business Standard, ICC, Times Now, Mathrubhumi