India and New Zealand will clash in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the championship trophy and millions of dollars in prize money at stake.

According to Indian media, the International Cricket Council has allocated a total prize money of $13.5 million for the tournament, around 120 crore Indian rupees, which is about 20% higher than the previous edition.

Under the ICC prize structure, the winning team will receive $3 million, while the runners-up will be awarded $1.6 million.

The final also presents a historic opportunity for India, as a victory would make them the first team to win the T20 World Cup in two consecutive editions.

The match in Ahmedabad is expected to draw massive global viewership as cricket fans tune in to watch the title decider at the world’s largest cricket stadium.

Teams that reached the semi-finals but did not qualify for the final will also receive prize money.

Each semi-finalist will get $790,000, while teams that reached the Super 8 stage will receive $380,000.

Teams eliminated during the group stage will also receive $250,000, ensuring all participating teams receive a share of the prize pool.

In the previous edition of the tournament, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India won $2.45 million as champions while runners-up South Africa received $1.28 million.

The final is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm today in Ahmedabad.