The ICC T20 World Cup, since its inception in 2007, has transformed international cricket with high-octane action, edge-of-the-seat thrillers, and some unforgettable moments. Over the years, the tournament has risen by leaps and bounds to see the champions master the shortest format on the world stage. In the nine editions thus far, only a select few teams have lifted the coveted trophy, putting in some remarkable performances to steal the title.
From India’s historic title in the inaugural edition to the West Indies’ flair and dominance in T20 cricket, every champion has something apart from the other. India, the West Indies, and England were the joint most successful sides in the tournament’s history, but now it’s India who’ve overtaken them. In this article, we aim to revisit the complete list of ICC T20 World Cup winners.
List of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners
| Edition | Host Nation | Winner | Runners-up | Win Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | India | Pakistan | 5 runs |
| 2009 | England | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets |
| 2010 | West Indies | England | Australia | 7 wickets |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 36 runs |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | India | 6 wickets |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | England | 4 wickets |
| 2021 | UAE | Australia | New Zealand | 8 wickets |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Pakistan | 5 wickets |
| 2024 | USA & West Indies | India | South Africa | 7 runs |
| 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | India | New Zealand | 96 runs |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FAQs
The inaugural edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was held in 2007, saw India lift the title, where they defeated Pakistan by five runs.
India, England and West Indies are the joint-most successful sides in the T20 World Cup history, having won the title twice each.
Team India are the defending champion of the T20 World Cup, having won the title in the 2024 edition in the USA and West Indies.
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