Pakistan might be last in the WTC, but they are still set to receive an impressive prize of USD 480,000 due to this special cycle’s prize system. At the Beginning, Things Were Promising, But They Soon Went Downhill. It all started well for Pakistan as they won both games in the away series against Sri Lanka. The group looked like it would do well with Shan Masood. However, the optimism was short-lived. Being in charge of Pakistan for the first time, Masood lost all three Tests on tour, which was not an easy way to start. The situation worsened after a 2-0 loss to Bangladesh at home; this upset many, as it was considered a shocking result.
Flickers of Hope Amidst Setbacks
After Pakistan won two games to one over England in a home series, fans started believing things would improve. However, progress was stopped when Pakistan lost to South Africa 2-0. At home, Pakistan and the West Indies tied the match, finishing the WTC campaign with Pakistan in the bottom spot and far from the race for the final.
The fact that the ICC has increased the prize money
is a bit of a consolation. Even with their poor showing, Pakistan was awarded a part of the $5.76 million WTC prize fund as some consolation. This sum is double the amount the world’s best cricketers won in any previous WTC edition. This is how the organizer determines who gets the money: The Final of the WTC was won at Lord’s between June 11 and 15. USD 3.6 million Runner-up: USD 2.16 million 3rd (India): USD 1.44 million 4th (New Zealand): USD 1.2 million 5th (England): USD 960,000 6th (Sri Lanka): USD 840,000 7th (Bangladesh): USD 720,000 8th (West Indies): USD 600,000 9th (Pakistan): USD 480,000 Whilst the team’s performance let them down, the ICC payout can give the players a boost as they plan for their next set of Tests.
