The ICC Men’s 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 some remarkable performances to steal the title.
From’s India’s historic title in the inaugural edition to West Indies’ flair dominance in T20 cricket, every champion has some apart from the other. While India, West Indies and England remain as the joint most-successful sides in the tournament history, having won the title twice respectively, in this article we aim to revisit the complete list of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners.
List of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners
| Edition | Host | Winner | Runners-up | Margin |
| 2007-08 | South Africa | India | Pakistan | 5 runs |
| 2009 | England | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets |
| 2010 | West Indies | England | Australia | 7 wickets |
| 2012-13 | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 36 runs |
| 2013-14 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | India | 6 wickets |
| 2015-16 | India | West Indies | England | 4 wickets |
| 2021-22 | United Arab Emirates | Australia | New Zealand | 8 wickets |
| 2022-23 | Australia | England | Pakistan | 5 wickets |
| 2024 | USA and West Indies | India | South Africa | 7 runs |
| 2026 | India and Sri Lanka | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FAQs
Q. Which team won the inaugural edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
A. The inaugural edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was held in 2007-08, saw India lift the title where they defeated Pakistan by five runs.
Q. Which team has been the most successful side in T20 World Cup history?
A. India, England and West Indies are the joint-most successful sides in the T20 World Cup history, having won the title twice each.
Q. Which team will enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions?
A.Team India are the defending champions of the T20 World Cup, having won the title in 2024 edition in the USA and West Indies.
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