Asia Cup prize money comparison: How much more amount will teams receive in 2025?

Asia Cup Prize Money Evolution [Source: @AfghanCricket_A/X.com]

On Sunday, India will cross swords with Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, September 28. The 17th edition of the Asia Cup, held every two years in T20 or ODI format, has seen eight teams compete, with India and Pakistan making it to the final at the Dubai International Stadium.

This year’s final is historic in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan have never faced each other in a final. Notably, Suryakumar-led India enter the final undefeated, having already beaten Pakistan twice, once in the group stage and once in the Super Four stage. 

For Pakistan, the final is a chance to rewrite history, while India must stay focused to maintain its unbeaten record. Alongside the drama, the prize money has evolved significantly from 2023 to 2025. Having said that, take a detailed look at the changes.

Asia Cup Prize Money In 2023

In 2023 Asia Cup which took place in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, according to Business Standard, the tournament champions received $200,000 (approximately ₹1.25 crore), while the runner-up took home $100,000 (around ₹82 lakh).

Semi-finalists earned $62,500 each, and smaller prizes were awarded to fourth and fifth place teams. Individual awards were also part of the competition, with the Player of the Match receiving $5,000 (around ₹4 lakh).

Asia Cup Prize Money in 2025

Fast forward to 2025, and the prize money has increased considerably. This year, the winning team is expected to receive $300,000 (around ₹2.6 crore), while the runners-up will get $150,000 (about ₹1.3 crore). 

Individual awards have also risen significantly. The Player of the Tournament will receive ₹50 lakh, while the best batsman and best bowler of the tournament will each earn ₹25 lakh. Additionally, the Man of the Match in the final is set to earn ₹20 lakh. 

Prize Money Comparison

The above table shows the comparison of the two editions and the scale of the increase. The winning team’s prize has more than doubled from ₹1.25 crore in 2023 to ₹2.6 crore in 2025, marking an increase of 50%. 

Notably, the runner-up prize has grown by around 58%, while the Player of the Match award has seen the largest proportional jump of 400%. 

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