However, Kohli’s decision to play a wide delivery outside off led to an edge, which was magnificently caught by Steve Smith at second slip. That moment proved to be the crucial turning point as India witnessed a dramatic collapse getting bundled out for 234 and lost the contest by 209 runs.
In addition to claiming the title of WTC 2023 champions, Pat Cummins and Co. also received a prestigious mace along with the prize money. The victorious team was awarded a cash prize of USD 1.6 million.
Similarly, India, having secured the position of runners-up, will need to be satisfied with a prize of $800,000. Notably, the total purse of $3.8 million allocated for the WTC 2021-23 will be divided among all the participating teams.
South Africa, securing the third position in the WTC 2021-23 standings, will be granted a reward of $450,000. Meanwhile, England, who displayed their red-hot form a bit late in the cycle, will be taking home $350,000.
Here is the full list of nations with their prize money:
- Winners (Australia): $1.6 million
- Runners Up (India): $800,000
- South Africa: $450,000
- England: $350,000
- Sri Lanka: $200,000
- New Zealand: $100,000
- Pakistan: $100,000
- West Indies: $100,000
- Bangladesh: $100,000
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