Champions Trophy: What were the prize money details in 2017?

The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy was the eighth edition of the prestigious tournament, featuring the top eight One Day International (ODI) teams in the world. Hosted in England and Wales from June 1 to June 18, 2017, the tournament provided cricket fans with thrilling encounters, dramatic upsets, and historic moments. The final, played at The Oval, saw Pakistan secure their first-ever Champions Trophy title with a dominant 180-run victory over India, the largest margin of victory in an ICC ODI final in terms of runs.

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Pakistan's campaign was nothing short of remarkable. After a shaky start to the tournament, they peaked at the right time, delivering commanding performances in the knockout stages. In the final, Fakhar Zaman’s blistering century (114 off 106 balls) laid the foundation for a massive total of 338/4. With the ball, Mohammad Amir dismantled India’s top order, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan early in the innings. Pakistan’s bowlers wrapped up India’s innings for 158 runs, securing a famous victory that will be remembered for generations.

A lucrative prize pool for the teams that performed exceptionally

The Champions Trophy 2017 had a total prize pool of $4.5 million (₹36 crore), which was distributed among all participating teams based on their performance. As the champions, Pakistan took home $2.2 million (₹17.6 crore), marking their biggest-ever financial reward in an ICC event. India, the runner-up, received $1.1 million (₹8.8 crore) after falling short in the final.

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The two semifinalists, England and Bangladesh, who had impressive campaigns but failed to reach the final, each received $450,000 (₹3.6 crore). Teams that finished third in their respective groups were awarded $90,000 (₹72 lakh) each, while the teams that finished last in their groups took home $60,000 (₹48 lakh).

Beyond the financial rewards, the 2017 Champions Trophy was one of the most memorable editions in history. Pakistan’s triumph not only brought them their first Champions Trophy title but also boosted their standing in international cricket. The tournament showcased incredible talent, from Hasan Ali’s outstanding bowling performances (13 wickets, Player of the Tournament) to Virat Kohli’s batting masterclass throughout the campaign.

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