The runners-up will reportedly earn USD 150,000 (₹1.3 crore). In 2022, Pakistan took home USD 100,000 (₹80 lakh) for finishing second.` (Photo: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com)
The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 in the UAE, and matches will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with eight teams competing for glory. This edition returns in the T20 format, making it an exciting warm-up for the ICC T20 World Cup.
One of the biggest attractions is the Asia Cup prize money 2025. Reports suggest the winners will get USD 300,000 (₹2.6 crore). This is a 50% jump from the USD 200,000 that Sri Lanka received in 2022.
The runners-up will reportedly earn USD 150,000 (₹1.3 crore). In 2022, Pakistan took home USD 100,000 (₹80 lakh) for finishing second.
The rewards extend beyond the finalists. In the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup, the third-place team earned USD 70,000, while the fourth-place team received USD 50,000. In 2025, these amounts are also expected to increase, though the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has yet to confirm exact figures.
Individual performers will also be rewarded. The Man of the Match award is expected to stay at USD 5,000 (₹4.34 lakh). The Player of the Tournament award will likely see a hike. In 2022, Wanindu Hasaranga won USD 15,000 for his brilliant all-round performance.
The Asia Cup Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in cricket, but the ACC has not published its exact specifications. The Asia Cup trophy’s weight, height, and material remain undisclosed, unlike the ICC World Cup trophy, which weighs around 11 kg.
Based on reports and trophy-making insights, experts estimate that the Asia Cup Trophy weighs between 8–10 kg, which is similar to other major cricket trophies. Despite the mystery, lifting this trophy remains a dream moment for every Asian team.
The Asia Cup Trophy's precise dimensions have never been disclosed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The Asia Cup Trophy's height and substance are unknown, in contrast to the ICC World Cup Trophy, which is officially measured at 60 cm and weighs roughly 11 kg.
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Though it is sighter lighter, the Asia Cup Trophy is still a prominent award in international cricket, according to experts and trophy designers. It is estimated to measure between 24 and 26 inches (60 and 65 cm) tall and weigh between 8 and 10 kg.
