Champions Trophy 2025: Even After a Disastrous Run, Pakistan Took Home a Whopping Sum as Prize Money

Pakistan’s Disappointing Exit from Champions Trophy 2025, Pak Team Rakes in Money

Updated: February 27, 2025: The Pakistan cricket team endured a humiliating exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, failing to register a single win in the tournament. With back-to-back losses against New Zealand and India, followed by a washout against Bangladesh, Mohammad Rizwan and his men finished at the bottom of Group A with just one point and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.087.

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This shocking performance makes Pakistan the worst-performing defending champions in the tournament's history, surpassing Australia’s one-point finish in 2013.

Despite their poor show, Pakistan will still take home $265,000 (approximately INR 2.31 crore) in prize money.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Prize Money Breakdown

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The total prize pool for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was set at $6.9 million, reflecting a 53% increase from the 2017 edition.

• Winners: $2.24 million (INR 20 crore)
• Runners-up: $1.12 million
• Losing semi-finalists: $560,000 each
• 5th & 6th place teams: $350,000 each
• 7th & 8th place teams: $140,000 each
• Participation prize for all teams: $125,000

Pakistan, finishing at 7th or 8th position, will receive:
$140,000 + $125,000 = $265,000 (INR 2.31 crore)

Pakistan’s Worst-Ever Champions Trophy Finish

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This year’s performance marked Pakistan’s worst-ever Champions Trophy finish, surpassing:
Australia (2013): 1 point, -0.680 NRR

Pakistan’s Final Standings:

• Position: 7th or 8th
• Points: 1
• Net Run Rate: -1.087

Pakistan’s Performance in Group A:

• Lost to New Zealand
• Lost to India
• Match against Bangladesh was washed out

Mohammad Rizwan Reacts to Pakistan’s Disastrous Campaign

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan expressed deep disappointment over the team’s performance:

"We wanted to perform well in front of our nation. Expectations were high, but we didn't deliver. It’s disappointing. We need to learn from our mistakes and improve in upcoming series."

Pakistan’s Next Tour – New Zealand

Rizwan confirmed that Pakistan will now tour New Zealand, looking to bounce back from this setback:

"We are heading to New Zealand, and hopefully, we can correct our mistakes there. We will work harder and make a comeback."

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Last Updated on March 2, 2025 by Misha Bhatia