The ICC has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023–25, which will be contested between South Africa and Australia from June 11 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
The total prize money stands at a massive USD 5.76 million, more than double the amount from the previous two editions.
The champions will receive USD 3.6 million, an increase from the USD 1.6 million awarded in both 2021 and 2023. The runners-up will take home USD 2.16 million, up from USD 800,000.
The ICC released the details as part of a promotional campaign marking the 30-day countdown to the final.
A star-studded video featured current players like Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Steve Smith, and Travis Head, along with cricketing legends such as Shaun Pollock, Shoaib Akhtar, Matthew Hayden, and Ravi Shastri.
South Africa, who finished top of the WTC table, secured their place in the final with series wins over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, as well as a drawn home series against India.
Australia booked their place after a strong campaign that included a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory against India, a 3-0 home sweep of Pakistan, and away series wins over New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
ICC Chair Jay Shah said the final is a celebration of Test cricket. “This edition showcased remarkable performances and culminates in a final between two outstanding teams. Lord’s is a fitting venue for this prestigious clash,” he said.
South African captain Temba Bavuma called the match a golden opportunity.
“Everyone understands the importance of Test cricket, and this is a chance to win an ICC title at a historic venue. The anticipation is increasing with less than one month to go,” Bavuma said.
Australian skipper Pat Cummins echoed the sentiment.
“It’s an honour to defend the WTC title at Lord’s. This reflects the hard work of everyone involved over the past two years,” Cummins said.
The winning team of the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa will receive USD 3.6 million, the highest ever prize for a Test match.
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The runners-up will also enjoy a significant payday, earning USD 2.16 million for their efforts.
India, who finished third in the WTC standings, will be awarded USD 1.44 million, while New Zealand, placed fourth, are set to take home USD 1.2 million. Fifth-placed England will receive USD 960,000 for their campaign.
Sri Lanka, who finished sixth, will earn USD 840,000. Bangladesh follow with a payout of USD 720,000 after finishing seventh in the table. The West Indies, in eighth place, are due to collect USD 600,000, and Pakistan, who ended the cycle in ninth, will receive USD 480,000.
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