The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has evolved beyond a mere cricketing spectacle; it’s now a quest for glory and substantial monetary rewards. The International Council of Cricket (ICC) set the stage with a monumental USD 10 million total prize pool, ensuring that every participating team, regardless of their on-field performance, gets a share of this substantial sum.

As the semi-finals loom on the horizon, where India faces New Zealand and Australia squares off against South Africa, the stakes have reached unprecedented heights. The teams are not just vying for a place in the final; they’re also chasing a significant slice of the prize money pie, with a staggering $4,000,000 (approximately Rs 33 crore) awaiting the ultimate champions.

Semi-Final Showdowns:

– India vs New Zealand (Semi-final 1) on November 15 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

– Australia vs South Africa (Semi-final 2) on November 16 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The winners of each semi-final will collide in the final on November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with aspirations of etching their names in cricketing history.

Prize Money Distribution Overview:

Before delving into the potential winnings, it’s crucial to comprehend the distribution across different stages:

1. League Matches:

   – USD 40,000 (approximately Rs 33 lakh) for winning a league match.

2. Teams Unable to Qualify for Semis:

   – The six teams – Pakistan, Afghanistan, England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands – unable to qualify for the semi-finals will each receive USD 100,000 (approximately Rs 84 lakh).

3. Semi-Finalists:

   – Losing semi-finalists: USD 800,000 each (approximately Rs 6 crore).

4. Runners-Up:

   – The runners-up in the final: USD 2,000,000 (approximately Rs 16 crore).

5. Champions:

   – The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 winners: A colossal USD 4,000,000 (approximately Rs 33 crore) alongside the prestigious World Cup trophy.

Amount Received by Teams So Far:

Let’s delve into the prize money earned by teams leading up to the semi-finals:

Knockout Qualifiers:

– India:

  – Wins: 7

  – Prize money so far: USD 280,000

– South Africa:

  – Wins: 7

  – Prize money so far: USD 280,000

– Australia:

  – Wins: 7

  – Prize money so far: USD 280,000

– New Zealand:

  – Wins: 5

  – Prize money so far: USD 200,000

Eliminated Teams:

– Pakistan:

  – Wins: 4

  – Prize money so far: USD 260,000

– Afghanistan:

  – Wins: 4

  – Prize money so far: USD 260,000

– England:

  – Wins: 3

  – Prize money so far: USD 220,000

– Bangladesh:

  – Wins: 2

  – Prize money so far: USD 180,000

– Sri Lanka:

  – Wins: 2

  – Prize money so far: USD 180,000

– Netherlands:

  – Wins: 2

  – Prize money so far: USD 180,000

As the cricketing saga unfolds, each team’s pursuit of victory is not only for the glory on the field but also for the significant financial rewards that accompany triumphs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The journey continues, and the excitement builds as the cricketing world awaits the coronation of the ultimate champion.