Duleep Trophy Prize Money: How Much Will Winners Get In 2026?

The Duleep Trophy winners will take home ₹1 crore in prize money, while the runners-up will receive ₹50 lakh, following the BCCI's broader increase in rewards across domestic cricket competitions.

With South Zone and East Zone set to contest the Duleep Trophy final, the championship carries not only the prestige of one of India's premier domestic tournaments but also a significant financial reward for the winning side.

Duleep Trophy prize money: Winners vs runners-up

The champions therefore earn twice as much as the losing finalists, with a ₹50 lakh difference between the two sides.

The current prize structure was introduced as part of the BCCI's wider increase in prize money across domestic cricket tournaments.

How does Duleep Trophy prize money compare with other domestic tournaments?

The Duleep Trophy's ₹1 crore prize for the champions places it among the more valuable BCCI domestic competitions, although the Ranji Trophy remains the flagship domestic tournament and carries a substantially larger reward.

The comparison shows that the Duleep Trophy's winners' prize is one-fifth of the Ranji Trophy's ₹5 crore championship reward.

At the same time, its ₹1 crore prize matches the rewards for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, making the Duleep Trophy one of the BCCI's highest-reward limited and multi-team domestic competitions outside the Ranji Trophy.

What is at stake in the Duleep Trophy final?

South Zone are chasing their 14th Duleep Trophy title, while East Zone are bidding for their third championship.

The two sides have met only once previously in a Duleep Trophy final, during the 1970-71 season, when South Zone won by 10 wickets.

Beyond the ₹1 crore prize, the final also provides an important platform for players pushing for India selection, particularly with the national team preparing for its upcoming Test commitments.

For the winning side, the reward will be both financial and symbolic: ₹1 crore and another Duleep Trophy title.