After clinching the ODI World Cup, what was Australia's earnings?
In a spectacular showdown at Narendra Modi Stadium, Australia secured their sixth 50-overs World Cup title, triumphing over hosts India in the final on Sunday. This victory marked the end of India's impressive 10-match winning streak at the tournament.
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Australia, the triumphant team, will be awarded a substantial prize of USD 4 million for clinching the championship. India, as the runners-up, will receive a commendable USD 2 million in recognition of their efforts. The losing semi-finalists, namely New Zealand and South Africa, will each be granted USD 800,000 for their journey in the tournament. Even teams that didn't make it to the knockouts will not leave empty-handed, receiving USD 100,000 as a consolation prize.
Moreover, winners of each group stage match will secure a USD 40,000 reward, adding an extra layer of competition to the World Cup.
The 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia was a momentous reunion, occurring two decades after their last encounter in Johannesburg. In that clash, Ricky Ponting's team secured a convincing 125-run victory, setting the stage for their recent triumph.
Reflecting on India's journey in ICC events over the past decade, the team faced defeats in various competitions. This includes losses in the 2014 World T20 final, 2016 World T20 semifinal, 2017 Champions Trophy final, 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal, 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, and back-to-back runners-up finishes in the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship cycle.
