The Champions Trophy is being revived after eight years with holders and hosts Pakistan playing New Zealand in the opening game of the ninth edition on Wednesday. The one-day international (ODI) competition was initially scrapped by cricket's global governing body,

The ICC has announced the prize money for the Champions Trophy, which starts on February 19. The winning team will receive $2.24 million (Rs. 20.8 crore), a 53% increase from 2017. The runner-up will get $1.12 million (Rs. 10.4 crore).

The winners of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 will receive US$2.24 million as prize money along with the trophy they lift on March 9. The runners-up will get $1.12 million, and the losing semi-finalists will be awarded $560,

The Champions Trophy prize pot will increase to $6.9 million this year, a jump of 53% from 2017, with the winners receiving $2.24 million, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Friday. Holders Pakistan will host an ICC showpiece event for the first time in 28 years.

The ICC has significantly increased the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2024, with winners receiving USD 2.24 million. This move reflects ICC's commitment to global cricket.