T20I, a format which is widely regarded as one of the best due to its fast-paced nature, also demands adaptability, depth, and quick decision-making. With the International Cricket Council (ICC) also bringing in the World Cup in the T20I format, a handful of teams have managed to establish dominance in the format over the years. Ticking all boxes, teams have blended explosive batting with disciplined bowling along with quick work on the field, thus leading the result to go their team’s way.
The success of these teams not only comes from individual brilliance but also from a team effort. In this article, we have delved into the teams with the most wins in T20Is, which have come with consistency, an innovative approach, and a competitive edge.
Top 3 teams with most wins in T20Is
- New Zealand (126 T20I wins)
Featuring in T20Is since 2005, New Zealand are ranked third-highest with 126 wins, which have come from 248 matches thus far. The Kiwis, however, have lost 101 matches, whereas ten matches have ended in a tie.
- Pakistan (166 T20I wins)
Pakistan, who were a powerful house of brilliant players at one time, are second in the list of teams with the most T20I wins. Having played 289 matches so far from 2006 till 2026, they have registered wins in 166 of them, whereas they have lost on 112 occasions.
- India (177 T20I wins)
Team India comfortably sits at the top of the table with the most wins in T20I cricket. Having played 265 T20Is as of writing, India have registered wins in 177 matches and have lost only 73 of them.
List of teams with most wins in T20I cricket
| Team | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2006-2026 | 265 | 177 | 73 | 7 | 8 |
| Pakistan | 2006-2026 | 289 | 166 | 112 | 4 | 7 |
| New Zealand | 2005-2026 | 248 | 126 | 101 | 10 | 11 |
| Australia | 2005-2025 | 219 | 122 | 87 | 3 | 7 |
| South Africa | 2005-2025 | 214 | 114 | 96 | 1 | 3 |
| England | 2005-2025 | 214 | 112 | 90 | 2 | 10 |
| West Indies | 2006-2026 | 242 | 101 | 126 | 3 | 12 |
| Sri Lanka | 2006-2026 | 222 | 99 | 115 | 6 | 2 |
| Afghanistan | 2010-2026 | 159 | 96 | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Uganda | 2019-2025 | 118 | 90 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
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