Proteas pocket close to R16.5 million in prize money after T20 World Cup semi-final exit

The Proteas have pocketed US $1,005,577 (close to R16.5 million) after reaching the semi-finals at the ICC T20 World Cup.

Aiden Markram’s team were unbeaten for seven matches until their knockout defeat to New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

They won all four Group D matches, including a double Super Over victory over Afghanistan, and were the only team in the competition to beat eventual champions India during the Super Eights stage.

The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives ($225,000; R3, 67m), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament.

The Proteas’ prize money is therefore more than fellow beaten semi-finalists England ($974,423) as Harry Brook’s side lost to West Indies in the group stages. 

India claimed a massive chunk of the tournament’s record-breaking $11.25m players’ prize money pool with the double T20 World Cup-winners earning $2,639,423 (R43.1m) after beating runners-up New Zealand ($1,422,692) in the final.

The full prize money distribution (US$):

1. India – $2,639,423
2. New Zealand – $1,422,692
3. South Africa – $1,005,577
4. England – $974,423
5. West Indies – $538,269
6. Pakistan – $522,692
7. Zimbabwe – $491,538
8. Sri Lanka – $475,962
9. Afghanistan – $309,808
10. Australia – $309,808
11. USA – $309,808
12. Scotland – $278,654
13. Ireland – $271,731
14. Italy – $256,154
15. Netherlands – $256,154
16. UAE – $256,154
17. Nepal – $256,154
18. Canada – $225,000
19. Namibia – $225,000
20. Oman – $225,000

All amounts listed above represent gross prize money across the group stage, Super 8s, semi-finals and final, and are calculated prior to any applicable tax compliance or deductions.