Mon Mar 10 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Team India Triumphs at ICC Champions Trophy, Secures Massive Prize Money

**[City, Date]** – In a thrilling final match, Team India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to claim their third ICC Champions Trophy title. The victory earned India a substantial prize purse of approximately ₹19.48 crore (approximately US$2.3 million based on current exchange rates).

The ICC significantly increased the prize money for this year’s tournament. In addition to the winner’s prize, India also received approximately ₹30 lakh (approximately US$36,000) for each of their three group stage victories, totaling an additional ₹90 lakh (approximately US$108,000).

New Zealand, the runner-up, received ₹9.74 crore (approximately US$1.2 million). Semi-finalists Australia and South Africa each received ₹4.87 crore (approximately US$580,000), while Afghanistan and Bangladesh (finishing 5th and 6th respectively) each took home ₹3.04 crore (approximately US$360,000). Pakistan and England, finishing 7th and 8th, each received approximately ₹1.22 crore (approximately US$146,000).

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