ICC T20 World Cup Winners: The ICC T20 World Cup, a premier international championship of Twenty20 cricket, has seen thrilling competitions since its inception in 2007. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the tournament’s winners, highlighting key moments and performances from each edition.
T20 World Cup Results and Winners
| Year | Host(s) | Final Venue | Winner | Winning Score | Result | Runner-up | Runner-up Score | Winning Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | India | 157/5 (20 overs) | India won by 5 runs | Pakistan | 152 all out (19.4 overs) | MS Dhoni |
| 2009 | England | Lord’s, London | Pakistan | 139/2 (18.4 overs) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | Sri Lanka | 138/6 (20 overs) | Younis Khan |
| 2010 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | England | 148/3 (17 overs) | England won by 7 wickets | Australia | 147/6 (20 overs) | Paul Collingwood |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | West Indies | 137/6 (20 overs) | West Indies won by 36 runs | Sri Lanka | 101 all out (18.4 overs) | Daren Sammy |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka | Sri Lanka | 134/4 (17.5 overs) | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets | India | 130/4 (20 overs) | Lasith Malinga |
| 2016 | India | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | West Indies | 161/6 (19.4 overs) | West Indies won by 4 wickets | England | 155/9 (20 overs) | Daren Sammy |
| 2021 | UAE, Oman | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Australia | 173/2 (18.5 overs) | Australia won by 8 wickets | New Zealand | 172/4 (20 overs) | Aaron Finch |
| 2022 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | England | 138/5 (19 overs) | England won by 5 wickets | Pakistan | 137/8 (20 overs) | Jos Buttler |
| 2024 | West Indies, United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Key Moments from Each Edition
2007 – India: The inaugural T20 World Cup saw India emerging victorious under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. The final against Pakistan was a nail-biting encounter, with India clinching the title by a narrow margin of 5 runs.
2009 – Pakistan: Pakistan, led by Younis Khan, secured their first T20 World Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka at Lord’s, London. Pakistan chased down the target of 139 with ease, winning by 8 wickets.
2010 – England: England claimed their maiden ICC tournament win in the T20 World Cup held in the West Indies. Paul Collingwood’s side triumphed over Australia by 7 wickets in the final at Kensington Oval.
2012 – West Indies: Under Daren Sammy’s leadership, the West Indies won their first T20 World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in Colombo. Their comprehensive win by 36 runs was highlighted by Marlon Samuels’ stellar performance.
2014 – Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka, captained by Lasith Malinga, won their first T20 World Cup by defeating India in Dhaka. The victory was sweet revenge for their loss in the 2012 final.
2016 – West Indies: The West Indies became the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice, with Daren Sammy again leading the side. Their thrilling 4-wicket win over England in Kolkata was sealed by Carlos Brathwaite’s four consecutive sixes in the final over.
2021 – Australia: Australia won their first T20 World Cup in Dubai by defeating New Zealand. Aaron Finch led the Aussies to an 8-wicket victory, successfully chasing 173 runs with more than an over to spare.
2022 – England: England, under Jos Buttler’s captaincy, won their second T20 World Cup by beating Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They chased down the modest target of 138 with 5 wickets in hand.
T20 World Cup 2024
The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup is set to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States, with the final scheduled to take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating another exciting chapter in T20 World Cup history.