The 8th edition of ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has been concluded. England emerged victorious for the 2nd time in the history of the tournament. Here is the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 winner and runner up Prize money distribution, Player of the tournament, and top performers
England defeated Pakistan with 5 wickets in hand.
A packed MCG saw a display of quality cricket from both teams. Pakistani bowlers brought back their team into the game after their batsman put on a below-average score of 137 runs on board. Naseem, Shaheen, and Rauf were breathing fire in their first spells.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Prize Money Distribution Winner And Runner Up In Rupees And Dollars
In the end, it was the calmness and bravery of Stokes which helped England win yet another ICC event. He scored a match-winning 52* to take his team over the line.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Prize money
1st place – ($1.6 million)
Jos Buttler’s England team was crowned champions of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The best-limited overs side in the world was awarded a cash prize of $1.6 million (12.88 Crore INR). England won their second title after 2010 glory under Paul Collingwood.
Runner’s up – ($0.8 million)
Pakistan who played superbly in the final but fell short won a cash prize of $0.8 million (6.44 crore). Babar and his men played quality cricket in the semi-finals against group 1 winners New Zealand.
Losing semifinalist – ($400,000)
India and New Zealand flew away home after they got defeated by England and Pakistan in the semis but bagged $400,000 (3.22 crore).
Super 12 teams – ($70,000)ย
The 8 teams who failed to qualify in the knockouts also got a $70,000 cheque. Zimbabwe, Ireland, Netherlands, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, South Africa, Australia, and Sri Lanka were the 8 teams.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Player of the tournament
England’s star all-rounder Sam Curran won the man of the tournament award for picking up 13 wickets in just 6 matches. He was also the man of the match in the finals with outstanding figures of 3/12.
Highest run-getter
Virat Kohli – 296 runs in 6 innings
India’s best batsman for over a decade Virat Kohli smashed 296 runs in just 6 innings he played in T20 World Cup 2022.
Highest Wicket taker
Wanindu Hasaranga – 15 wickets in 8 innings
Sri Lanka’s spin wizard was again in the wickets column. He picked up 15 crucial wickets in the T20 World Cup 2022.