The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is one of the most-watched cricket tournaments on the planet. Since its dramatic debut in South Africa in 2007, the tournament has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history โ Yuvraj Singh hitting six sixes off one over, Carlos Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes to steal a final, and Jasprit Bumrah's magical spell in Barbados in 2024.
Whether you're brushing up for a quiz, researching cricket history, or simply reliving golden memories, this complete T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007 to 2024 has everything you need.
T20 World Cup โ At a Glance
(2007โ2024)
(India, England, WI)
India's Two Titles
T20 World Cup Winners List โ Year Wise (2007โ2024)
The table below is your go-to reference: every edition, winner, runner-up, host, captain and final result in one place.
| Year | Winner ๐ | Captain | Runner-Up | Final Result | Host Nation | Player of Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ๐ฎ๐ณIndia | MS Dhoni | Pakistan | India won by 5 runs | South Africa | Shahid Afridi (PAK) |
| 2009 | ๐ต๐ฐPakistan | Younis Khan | Sri Lanka | Pakistan won by 8 wkts | England | Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) |
| 2010 | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland | Paul Collingwood | Australia | England won by 7 wkts | West Indies | Kevin Pietersen (ENG) |
| 2012 | ๐๏ธWest Indies | Darren Sammy | Sri Lanka | WI won by 36 runs | Sri Lanka | Shane Watson (AUS) |
| 2014 | ๐ฑ๐ฐSri Lanka | Lasith Malinga | India | SL won by 6 wkts | Bangladesh | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2016 | ๐๏ธWest Indies | Darren Sammy | England | WI won by 4 wkts | India | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2021 | ๐ฆ๐บAustralia | Aaron Finch | New Zealand | AUS won by 8 wkts | UAE & Oman | David Warner (AUS) |
| 2022 | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland | Jos Buttler | Pakistan | ENG won by 5 wkts | Australia | Sam Curran (ENG) |
| 2024 | ๐ฎ๐ณIndia | Rohit Sharma | South Africa | India won by 7 runs | USA & West Indies | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) |
Which Team Has Won the Most T20 World Cups?
As of 2024, three nations share the record for the most ICC Men's T20 World Cup titles with 2 wins each:
| Team | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณIndia | 2 | 2007, 2024 |
| ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland | 2 | 2010, 2022 |
| ๐๏ธWest Indies | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| ๐ต๐ฐPakistan | 1 | 2009 |
| ๐ฑ๐ฐSri Lanka | 1 | 2014 |
| ๐ฆ๐บAustralia | 1 | 2021 |
Every T20 World Cup Edition โ Detailed Highlights
Relive the drama of all nine editions with key stats, iconic moments and match-winning heroes.
Final: India beat Pakistan by 5 runs at Wanderers, Johannesburg
Captain: MS Dhoni | Score: India 157/5, Pakistan 152 all out
A historic victory for a young Indian side led by MS Dhoni. Yuvraj Singh became a national hero by smashing six sixes in a single over off Stuart Broad. Irfan Pathan won Man of the Match in the final. India lost only once (to New Zealand) in the entire tournament.
Inaugural Edition 12 TeamsFinal: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets at Lord's, London
Captain: Younis Khan | Score: SL 138/6, Pak 139/2
Pakistan came back from heartbreak in 2007 to claim their first title. Shahid Afridi was spectacular with both bat and ball. The Netherlands shocked the hosts England โ one of the great T20 upsets. Dilshan of Sri Lanka was the tournament's top run-scorer.
Hosted in England 12 TeamsFinal: England beat Australia by 7 wickets at Kensington Oval, Barbados
Captain: Paul Collingwood | Score: AUS 147/6, ENG 148/3
England won their first ever Men's ICC white-ball trophy. Kevin Pietersen was Player of the Tournament, and Craig Kieswetter's explosive batting set the tone. England bounced back after an early loss to the West Indies to go undefeated for the rest of the competition.
First non-Asian winner 12 TeamsFinal: West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 36 runs in Colombo
Captain: Darren Sammy | Score: WI 137/6, SL 101/4
Marlon Samuels (78) and Sunil Narine (3-9) starred in the final. West Indies started with a defeat against Australia but recovered brilliantly. This triumph re-ignited Caribbean cricket's passion for the shortest format.
WI's 1st title 12 TeamsFinal: Sri Lanka beat India by 6 wickets at Mirpur
Captain: Lasith Malinga | Score: IND 130/4, SL 134/4
A fitting farewell gift for Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Sri Lanka had lost two previous finals (2009, 2012). Ajantha Mendis and Malinga bowled beautifully throughout. Virat Kohli won Player of Tournament despite India's defeat.
16 Teams Legends' farewellFinal: West Indies beat England by 4 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Captain: Darren Sammy | Score: ENG 155/9, WI 161/6
The most dramatic T20 final ever. England needed only 19 off the last over. Carlos Brathwaite hit Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to clinch the title. West Indies became the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice. Virat Kohli was again Player of the Tournament.
WI's 2nd title Greatest Final EverFinal: Australia beat New Zealand by 8 wickets in Dubai
Captain: Aaron Finch | Score: NZ 172/4, AUS 173/2
Australia's first ever T20 World Cup title โ long overdue. David Warner and Marcus Stoinis were in devastating form. In the semi-final, Matthew Wade hit three sixes off Shaheen Afridi to send Australia through over Pakistan in a stunning finish.
Held in UAE due to COVID-19 AUS's 1st titleFinal: England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at MCG, Melbourne
Captain: Jos Buttler | Score: PAK 137/8, ENG 138/5
England became the first men's team to hold both the ODI and T20 World Cup titles simultaneously. Sam Curran was the standout performer โ Player of the Match AND Player of the Tournament. Ben Stokes anchored the chase with an unbeaten 52.
16 Teams History MakersFinal: India beat South Africa by 7 runs at Kensington Oval, Barbados โ June 29, 2024
Captain: Rohit Sharma | Score: IND 176/7, SA 169/8
India ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought in stunning fashion. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a crucial 76, and Jasprit Bumrah (15 wickets in 8 matches, Player of Tournament) derailed South Africa's chase. India became only the third team to win the T20 World Cup twice โ and did so without losing a single match throughout the tournament.
20 Teams Unbeaten Champions First ICC event in USAT20 World Cup โ Key Records & Interesting Facts
๐ Most T20 World Cup Titles
India, England, and West Indies are the only nations to have won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup more than once โ each with 2 titles. No team has won three titles yet.
๐ Undefeated Champions
India in 2024 became the first team to win the T20 World Cup without losing a single match throughout the entire tournament.
๐ฏ Defending Champions Never Defend
No team has ever successfully defended the T20 World Cup title. The best attempt was by West Indies in 2014 (semi-final exit) and England in 2024 (semi-final exit).
๐ Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for most T20 World Cup wickets โ 50 scalps in 43 matches between 2007 and 2024.
๐๏ธ The Iconic Venue
Kensington Oval, Barbados is the only venue to have hosted more than one T20 World Cup final โ in 2010 and again in 2024.
๐ Virat Kohli โ The Leading Tournament Scorer
Virat Kohli has consistently been India's backbone in T20 World Cups, winning Player of Tournament in 2014 and 2016 and Player of the Final in 2024. His T20 World Cup batting average is among the highest in tournament history.
๐ Growing the Game
The tournament has expanded from 12 teams in 2007 to 20 teams in 2024, with nations like Uganda, USA, and Canada making their debut. The 2024 edition marked the first ICC event ever hosted in the United States.
What's Next? T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is the 10th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament began in February 2026, featuring 20 teams across venues in both countries including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Sri Lanka.
India will aim to win an unprecedented third T20 World Cup title as the current defending champions. The tournament is shaping up to be another spectacular chapter in the history of cricket's fastest format.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who won the first T20 World Cup?
India won the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007, defeating Pakistan by 5 runs in the final at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. MS Dhoni was the captain.
Which team has won the most T20 World Cups?
As of 2024, India, England, and West Indies have each won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice โ making all three the joint most successful teams in the tournament's history.
Who won the T20 World Cup 2024?
India won the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a nail-biting final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on June 29, 2024. Rohit Sharma was the captain. Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament, and Virat Kohli won Player of the Final for his innings of 76.
How many times has India won the T20 World Cup?
India has won the T20 World Cup twice โ in 2007 (under MS Dhoni) and in 2024 (under Rohit Sharma). There was a gap of 17 years between the two titles.
How many editions of the T20 World Cup have been played?
Nine editions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup have been played between 2007 and 2024: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Where is the T20 World Cup 2026 being held?
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It is the 10th edition of the tournament, starting in February 2026 with the final scheduled in March 2026.
Which T20 World Cup final is considered the greatest ever?
The 2016 T20 World Cup Final between West Indies and England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is widely regarded as the most dramatic. West Indies needed 19 off the last over. Carlos Brathwaite hit Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to win by 4 wickets.
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