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The winner of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s will receive US$3.6 million in prize money. This is more than double what it was in the WTC 2021 and 2023 editions.
The runners up will also receive a nice payday, with US$2.16 million headed their way. This is an increase from US$800,000 in the previous two editions.
ICC confirms prize money for WTC Final: “Exhibits our efforts to prioritize Test cricket”
In a statement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said the increase in prize money is part of their effort to make Test cricket a more attractive proposition. Also, the ICC wishes to continue building on the momentum of what is now three WTC cycles.
“The increase in prize money exhibits the ICC’s efforts to prioritize Test cricket as it looks to build on the momentum of the first three cycles of the nine-team competition,” read the ICC release.
The 2025 WTC Final promises to be a fascinating clash at Lord’s starting June 11. Australia are aiming for the second-straight title after beating India in 2023, while South Africa are seeking an elusive ICC title after 27 years. Their last ICC trophy was the 1998 Champions Trophy.
“I am sure spectators at Lord’s, along with fans tuning in from all over the world, will be treated to some top-class cricket in this revered format when Australia and South Africa take the field less than a month from now,” said ICC chair Jay Shah.
“On behalf of the ICC, I extend best wishes to the players of both teams in their preparations for the prestigious match.”
Other teams who didn’t reach WTC Final also receive prize money
Other teams also received prize money. India and New Zealand, who finished third and fourth respectively, will both receive in excess of US$1,000,000.
WTC prize money:
| Position | Nation | Prize money |
| Winner | Australia or South Africa | US$3.60 million |
| Runner up | Australia or South Africa | US$2.16 million |
| 3rd | India | US$1.44 million |
| 4th | New Zealand | US$1.20 million |
| 5th | England | US$960,000 |
| 6th | Sri Lanka | US$840,000 |
| 7th | Bangladesh | US$720,000 |
| 8th | West Indies | US$600,000 |
| 9th | Pakistan | US$480,000 |
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