THE Indian Premier League is financially the most lucrative T20 competition in the world.
And the 2018 winners Chennai Super Kings are set to earn another princely sum.
The IPL has a revenue sharing model like football’s Premier League where most of the money comes from TV rights deal is shared equally between the clubs.
The central pool, which includes revenue from IPL title sponsors and other partner companies, is also shared out equally.
So, how much do the winners receive?
In total, the IPL prize pot is a whopping £6million.
The winners of 2018 IPL will get around £3million, while the losing finalists will pocket about £1.5m.
The other two teams involved in the play-offs are due £750,00.
How is the winning cheque carved up?
It is divided into two parts with £1.5m going to franchise while the other £1.5m is distributed equally among the squad.
What about the other teams?
Teams who don’t qualify for playoffs are not paid any prize money.
What are the other cash incentives?
There is a huge list of individual awards in every game and also end of the season awards and prizes.
Players taking the most wickets and scoring the most runs in every game and throughout the season are handed both memento trophies and cash prizes.
Exactly how much do the players pick up on top of their wages?
The likes of Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Sam Billings have been competing for the following:
Most Valuable Player – £11,230,00
Leading Wicket taker – £11,230.00
Leading Run Scorer – £11,230.00
Emerging Player (under 25s only) – £11,230,00
Stylish Player of the Season – £11,230.00
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Perfect Catch of the Season – £11,230.00
Pitch and Ground Season Awards for hosting seven matches or more – £56,170.00
Man of the Match (league matches) – £1,200.00
Man of the Match (playoffs and final) – £5,620.00
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Super Striker of the Season – £1,200.00
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