The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns with a $2.24 million (Rs 19.45 crore) prize for the winners, while runners-up get $1.12 million (Rs 9.72 crore) . The total prize pot stands at $6.9 million (Rs 59 crore), with every group match win also earning teams over $34,000 (Rs 29 lakh). The tournament, first in Pakistan since 1996, features eight teams and will take place in March 2025.
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