How much prize money did India get despite getting knocked out in group stage of Women’s T20 WC?

New Zealand clinched their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday in Dubai. They did so by defeating South Africa in the final by a 32-run margin. After posting an above par total of 158/5, Sophie Devine’s side would restrict the Proteas to 126/9 and win the match.

Amelia Kerr was the star of the match for the White Ferns, scoring 43 runs and taking 3 wickets as well. She also took home the Player of the Tournament award.

Earlier this year, the ICC announced a raise of 134% in the winner’s prize money of this edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. So, the champions New Zealand got a huge cash prize of USD 2.34 million (Rs 19.6 crore) while the finalists South Africa were also awarded a cash-prize of USD 1.17 million (Rs 9.8 crore).

ICC also announced that the prize money will not only be limited to the winner and the runners-up, but also to the semi-finalists and the 3 best teams in the group stage. As per that rule, semi-finalists Australia and West Indies got USD 675,000 (Rs 5.7 crore) each.

Though the final rankings aren’t out yet, India will most likely be placed as the 6th best team of the tournament and fetch the prize money of Rs USD 270,000 (Rs 2.25 crore). The same prize money will be given to all the 3 best teams of the group stage.