- By Gurmeet Batra
- Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs Pakistan Final: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a prize money of Rs 21 crore for the Asia Cup-winning Indian team and its support staff after the Men in Blue won the Asia Cup 2025, thrashing Pakistan by five wickets in the final.
The Indian governing body announced the reward of Rs 21 crore for the triumphant team and support staff as India won its record extending 9th cup.
"It was (an) extraordinary victory and therefore as a part of celebrations, BCCI has announced a cash award of Rs 21 crore in favour of the players and the support staff who are part of the Indian team in the Asia Cup," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI.
However, the BCCI did not reveal the details of the exact break-up of the fund.
3 blows.
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2025
0 response.
Asia Cup Champions.
Message delivered. 🇮🇳
21 crores prize money for the team and support staff. #AsiaCup2025 #INDvPAK #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/y4LzMv15ZC
"That money will be distributed and this is a big reward for our team and the Indian cricket board as well as the people of India. We are extremely proud of our cricketers and the support staff for their superb performance in Dubai," Saikia added.
The BCCI took to social media to celebrate the victory, sharing a thriving message that echoed the board's jubilation over India's Asia Cup triumph.
"Three blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. (Rs) 21 crores prize money for the team and support staff," it stated referring to India's unbeaten streak against Pakistan.
The Indian team was, in fact, undefeated through the tournament, winning all its seven matches.
"The undefeated champions of ASIA. Congratulations Team India on a dominating win and 3-0 against Pak. Marvellous display by Tilak Verma and @imkuldeep18. A great show under pressure," posted Board vice president Rajeev Shukla.