India's T20 World Cup win was quickly followed by an announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). They said they would give ₹125 crore as prize money to the winning team and coaching staff. Rohit Sharma and his team ended an 11-year wait for a major title by beating South Africa by six runs in an exciting final in Barbados.

This win made India the first team to win a T20 World Cup without losing a single match in the tournament. The victory was also special because India had lost the final of the 2023 World Cup they hosted.

The prize money will be shared not only among the 15 players and coaching staff but also among the four reserve players. Each player in the squad will get at least ₹5 crore, while reserve players and support staff will get at least ₹1 crore each. This way, both players on the field and support staff off the field are recognized for their important roles in India's success.

Head coach Rahul Dravid led the support staff, including batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip, three throwdown specialists, three physios, a trainer, manager, logistics manager, video analyst, and a security and integrity officer.

There were emotional scenes in Barbados after India won the final, with players from both teams shedding tears. This was South Africa's first time reaching the final of a major tournament. They had previously been known as “chokers” because they often lost in the semi-finals of big tournaments despite having strong teams. Like India, South Africa also came to the final without losing a match.