BCCI rewards Team India with grand cash prize following thrilling win against Pakistan and 9th Asia Cup triumph

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a grand cash reward for the Indian cricket team and its support staff following their emphatic victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final held in Dubai. This giveaway celebrates India’s unbeaten campaign throughout the tournament, culminating in their ninth Asia Cup title. The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia termed the win extraordinary and expressed immense pride in the players’ and staff’s superb performance. The team defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the final, marking a clean sweep by India in all three encounters against Pakistan during the tournament.

Rs 21 crore prize announced by the BCCI is a massive reward, recognizing not just the players, but also the crucial contributions of the support staff who played a vital role behind the scenes. Although the exact distribution of this amount has not been disclosed, the cash award underscores the board’s strong appreciation for the team’s excellence and dominance in the Asia Cup.

The BCCI’s official social media channels celebrated the feat with captions highlighting India’s unwavering performance: “Three blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. Rs 21 crores prize money for the team and support staff.”

Board vice president Rajeev Shukla also congratulated the team, praising the composure and skill shown by players like Tilak Varma and Kuldeep Yadav under pressure. The victory and financial reward have sparked jubilation among cricket fans across India, further cementing Team India’s reputation as a dominant force in Asian cricket.

3 blows.0 response.Asia Cup Champions.Message delivered. 🇮🇳

21 crores prize money for the team and support staff. #AsiaCup2025 #INDvPAK #TeamIndia

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2025

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India’s triumphant run in the 17th Asia Cup was marked by exceptional cricketing performances and an unbeaten record through seven matches. In the final, after bowling Pakistan out for 146 runs, India successfully chased the target with just two balls to spare.

Young talent Varma played the hero’s innings, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 balls, while Kuldeep’s bowling spell of 4 wickets for 30 runs was pivotal in dismantling Pakistan’s innings. The win not only added a ninth Asia Cup to India’s trophy cabinet but also boosted the team’s morale ahead of the upcoming global tournaments, showcasing India’s readiness to maintain its World Champions status even after the retirement of several senior players.

The combination of strategic batting, tight bowling, and unwavering team spirit highlighted India’s dominance in the region and justified the BCCI’s exceptional cash prize for the victorious squad.

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