Pakistan cricket team returns with windfall prize money

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Pakistan cricket team will receive a total of $260,000 despite their early exit from the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan played nine matches in the ongoing World Cup held in India, securing victories in four of them and suffering losses in five. As a result, the national team has secured the fifth position with eight points.

ICC allocated a total prize purse of $10 million for the World Cup, with each team earning $40,000 for each match won in the group stage. However, the teams eliminated in the group stage will also receive a participation fee.

According to the ICC formula, Pakistan’s early exit entitles them to a total of $260,000. This prize money is equivalent to approximately PKR 74 million.

It’s important to note that the semifinalists will receive $800,000 each, the finalists will be awarded $2.5 million, and the winner of the tournament will take home $5 million.

Details of matches Pakistan played against other teams

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Pakistan won by 9 wickets

Pakistan scored 121/1 in 15.2 overs, chasing the target of 120 set by Netherlands, who were bowled out for 119 in 36.4 overs. Fakahr Zaman of Pakistan scored 63 not out and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan won by 6 wickets

Pakistan scored 233/4 in 42.3 overs, chasing the target of 232 set by Sri Lanka, who scored 231/9 in 50 overs. Babar Azam of Pakistan scored 87 and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs India: India won by 7 wickets

India scored 228/3 in 40.1 overs, chasing the target of 227 set by Pakistan, who scored 226/10 in 49.4 overs. Virat Kohli of India scored 96 not out and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs Australia: Australia won by 5 wickets

Australia scored 274/5 in 48.2 overs, chasing the target of 273 set by Pakistan, who scored 272/7 in 50 overs. S Smith of Australia scored 102 and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Pakistan won by 8 wickets

Pakistan scored 195/2 in 34.4 overs, chasing the target of 194 set by Afghanistan, who scored 193/10 in 47.3 overs. H. Ali of Pakistan took 4 wickets and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs South Africa: South Africa won by 1 wicket.

South Africa scored 271/9 in 47.2 overs, chasing the target of 270 set by Pakistan, who scored 270/10 in 46.4 overs. T Shamsi of South Africa took 4 wickets and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 7 wickets

Pakistan scored 205/3 in 32.3 overs, chasing the target of 204 set by Bangladesh, who scored 204/10 in 45.1 overs. Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan scored 81 and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Pakistan won by 21 runs (D/L method)

Pakistan scored 200/1 in 25.3 overs, chasing the revised target of 180 in 28 overs, after New Zealand scored 401/6 in 50 overs. Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan scored 126 and was named the Player of the Match.

Pakistan vs England: England won by 93 runs

England scored 337/9 in 50 overs, and Pakistan scored 244/10 in 43.3 overs. D Willey of England scored 15 and took 3 wickets and was named the Player of the Match.