Kathmandu, Nov 18: Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the World Cup final showdown between India and Australia, set to unfold in Ahmedabad this Sunday. This marks the second time these cricket powerhouses have collided on the grand stage of the World Cup.

The stakes are high, with both teams vying not only for the prestigious World Cup trophy but also a substantial cash prize. The victorious team will walk away with a whopping 4 million US dollars, translating to approximately 53 crore Nepalese rupees. Meanwhile, the runner-up will not leave empty-handed, securing a substantial prize of 2 million US dollars or Rs 26.5 crore.

Even teams that fell short in the semi-finals, namely New Zealand and South Africa, aren’t left unrewarded, each receiving eight million dollars for their efforts. The six teams eliminated in the league stage don’t miss out either, with a respectable one million dollars awarded to each.

Adding another layer of incentive, the winning team in each of the 45 league-stage matches among the ten participating teams has been honored with $40,000 for their triumph.

As cricket fans gear up for this thrilling encounter, the allure of both the championship and substantial prize money intensifies, promising a gripping finale to the cricketing spectacle held once every four years.