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ICC T20 World Cup winners: Check full list ft. India

ICC T20 World Cup winners: Check full list ft. India

ICC T20 World Cup winners: Check full list ft. India
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6 teams have lifted the T20 World Cup trophy.

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

EditionHost NationWinnerRunners-upWin Margin
2007South AfricaIndiaPakistan5 runs
2009EnglandPakistanSri Lanka8 wickets
2010West IndiesEnglandAustralia7 wickets
2012Sri LankaWest IndiesSri Lanka36 runs
2014BangladeshSri LankaIndia6 wickets
2016IndiaWest IndiesEngland4 wickets
2021UAEAustraliaNew Zealand8 wickets
2022AustraliaEnglandPakistan5 wickets
2024USA & West IndiesIndiaSouth Africa7 runs
2026India & Sri LankaIndiaNew Zealand96 runs

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FAQs

Which team won the inaugural edition of ICC T20 World Cup?

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.

Which team has been the most successful side in T20 World Cup history?

India, England and West Indies are the joint-most successful sides in the T20 World Cup history, having won the title twice each.

Which team will enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions?

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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