ICC announces prize money for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025, increasing the total prize pool by 53% compared to the previous edition.According to the ICC’s announcement, the total prize pool for the Champions Trophy will amount to $690,000.The winning team will receive $2.24 million (over Rs620 million), while the runner-up team will be awarded $1.12 million (more than Rs31 crore).For the teams that lose in the semi-finals, each will be awarded $560,000 (over Rs15.5 crore).In addition, teams will also receive $34,000 for each group-stage match they win.The teams finishing in 5th and 6th place will receive $350,000 each, while the team finishing in 7th place will be awarded $140,000.Every team participating in the event will receive $125,000 for their participation.The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set to be hosted in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.Champions Trophy 2025 scheduleFeb 19, WedPakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A- National Stadium, KarachiFeb 20, ThuBangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiFeb 21, FriAfghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B- National Stadium, KarachiFeb 22, SatAustralia vs England, 4th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreFeb 23, SunPakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiFeb 24, MonBangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 25, TueAustralia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 26, WedAfghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B – Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreFeb 27, ThuPakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 28, FriAfghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreMar 01, SatSouth Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B- National Stadium, KarachiMar 02, SunNew Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiMar 04, Tue1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiMar 05, Wed2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore