Sri Lanka may not have reached the WTC final, but they’ve still walked away with a sizable reward. The ICC awarded $840,000 (LKR 250 million) for their sixth-place finish proving there’s still big money in the longest format, even outside the top 5. Here’s the full prize breakdown from Lord’s 2025.
Sri Lanka has secured a substantial prize of US$840,000 (LKR 250 million) after finishing sixth in the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Though missing out on a spot in the final, the island nation’s consistent performances earned them a respectable payout from the ICC’s generous prize fund.
South Africa, crowned champions after their final triumph at Lord’s, received a massive US$3.6 million (approx. LKR 1.08 billion) the highest-ever payout in WTC history, more than doubling what New Zealand and Australia earned as champions in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Australia, who were runners-up this year, walked away with US$2.16 million (LKR 645.6 million) after their strong campaign.
India, finishing third on the table, earned US$1.44 million (LKR 430 million), while New Zealand, this cycle’s fourth-placed team, collected US$1.2 million (LKR 360 million).
England, who rounded off the top five, earned US$1 million (LKR 300 million).
Sri Lanka, with their sixth-place finish, received a reward that surpasses expectations for a team that did not feature in the final weeks of the WTC qualification race. The prize reflects the ICC’s increased commitment to Test cricket and a more equitable distribution of earnings.
The 2023–2025 World Test Championship cycle featured tough battles, historic wins, and an evolving Test landscape. With South Africa now added to the list of WTC champions, the countdown to the next cycle and Sri Lanka’s chance to climb higher has already begun.
