The Proteas will share $1.28 million (R23.3 million) for ending as runners-up on this yr’s T20 World Cup.
Aiden Markram’s males fell agonisingly quick by seven runs in Saturday’s ultimate towards India in Barbados, failing to clinch their first main title because the 2013 Champions Trophy.
As winners, India will get the lion’s share of the document prize pool of $11.25 million for the event.
Their lower from that will probably be $2.45 million – together with bonuses – which the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated is “the highest amount in the tournament’s history”.
South Africa will share $1.28 million (R23.3 million) for ending because the runner-up.
That cash will probably be shared between round 25 individuals – the complete crew together with coaches and help workers.
If cut up equally, that works out to roughly $51 200 (R932 000) every.
India the BIG winners
Meanwhile, India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket crew was gifted prize cash of almost $15 million (R270 million) by the nation’s nationwide cricket board, the BCCI, on Sunday, as a reward for their “talent, determination, and sportsmanship”.
“I am pleased to announce prize money of 125 crores rupees ($14.9 million) for Team India for winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024,” Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), stated in a press release.
“The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament,” Shah added.
“Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement”.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on social media on Sunday that he had spoken to the crew, congratulating them on their “excellent skill and spirit”.
At the time of publishing it’s unclear whether or not Cricket South Africa (CSA) will probably be wherever close to as beneficiant …
By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
