Despite missing out on a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final, Team India will still take home a significant sum of $1.44 million (approximately ₹12.32 crore) for finishing third in the WTC 2023–25 cycle. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has notably increased the WTC prize pool to $3.6 million, more than double the winning amount from previous editions, reflecting its commitment to bolstering Test cricket.

Australia and South Africa, who finished first and second respectively in the WTC points table, will clash in the final at Lord’s on June 11, 2025. The winner will receive $3.6 million, while the runner-up is guaranteed $2.16 million—both amounts far exceeding those awarded in the 2021 and 2023 editions, where winners (New Zealand and Australia) received $1.6 million and runners-up (India on both occasions) received $800,000.

India missed out on a third consecutive final appearance due to key defeats—a 0-3 whitewash at home to New Zealand and a 1-3 away loss to Australia—ultimately finishing with a 50% points percentage. South Africa topped the table with 69.44%, followed by defending champions Australia with 67.54%.

Here’s a summary of the WTC 2023–25 prize money breakdown:

  • 1st Place (Australia or South Africa): $3.6 million
  • 2nd Place (Australia or South Africa): $2.16 million
  • 3rd Place (India): $1.44 million
  • 4th Place (New Zealand): $1.2 million
  • 5th Place (England): $960,000
  • 6th Place (Sri Lanka): $840,000
  • 7th Place (Bangladesh): $720,000
  • 8th Place (West Indies): $600,000
  • 9th Place (Pakistan): $480,000

The ICC noted that the significant increase in prize money underscores its dedication to strengthening the relevance and competitiveness of Test cricket globally.