The South African team has performed exceptionally well in the T20 World Cup 2026. They won all seven of their matches and reached the semi-finals with pride. The South African team, which has remained unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, has received considerable praise, and now their players will face New Zealand in the semi-finals.
Before this match, let us tell you a surprising truth. Did you know that the salaries of South African players for a T20 match are lower than those of teams like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka? South Africa ranks 9th in terms of T20 salaries. Let us tell you how much South African players earn per T20 match.
South African Players’ Salaries
South African players receive only ₹67,000 for playing a T20 match. South African players also receive only around ₹100,000 for an ODI match. Meanwhile, South African players receive approximately ₹400,000 for a Test match. Despite the South African team’s long-standing performance, their players’ per-match salaries remain extremely low.
How much money do players from each team receive?
In terms of T20 matches, Australian players receive the most per match. They earn ₹5.6 lakh (560,000 INR) per T20 match.
- England players earn ₹3.85 lakh (385,000 INR) per T20 match.
- Sri Lankan players earn ₹3.34 lakh (334,000 INR) per T20 match.
- Indian players earn ₹3 lakh (300,000 INR) per T20 match.
- New Zealand players receive ₹1.53 lakh (153,000 INR) per T20 match.
- Bangladesh players earn ₹1.40 lakh (140,000 INR) per T20 match, and West Indies players earn ₹1.42 lakh (142,000 INR) per T20 match.
- Pakistani players earn ₹1.21 lakh (121,000 INR) per T20 match.
- The South African team earns only Rs 67,000, and the players of the Afghanistan team earn Rs 42,000 to Rs 84,000.
