According to an ICC statement, not only the winner will be given a handsome amount but also the runners-up will take home a grand prize money of $2 million. The consolation prize for the losing semi-finalists will be $800,000 each at the end of the 46-day tournament starting May 30.
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy. (Photo: Twitter/@cricketworldcup)
The winners of the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup will get a sum of $4 million, the highest prize money to date, along with the ICC World Cup Trophy at Lords in England on July 16 this year. The 2015 World Cup winners had earned a purse of $3,975,000.
According to an ICC statement, not only the winner will be given a handsome amount but also the runners-up will take home a grand prize money of $2 million. The consolation prize for the losing semi-finalists will be $800,000 each at the end of the 46-day tournament starting May 30.
The 10-team Round Robin tournament followed by semifinals and the final will feature a total of 48 matches, with prizes in each match for the best player.
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The 12th edition of the mega quadrennial event will be hosted by England and Wales. England, which has never won the showpiece event, must be looking to making history by keeping the trophy at home. The Englishmen are currently in the top spot in ODI rankings. However, the reigning champions Australia will be keen to defend the title and take the trophy home a record sixth time.
All 10 team locking horns with each other at the showpiece event will be a treat for the cricket fans.
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