ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Men – History
The Twenty20 cricket world championship is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, formerly known as the ICC World Twenty20. The T20 World Cup Qualifier is how six additional teams were selected for the tournament, which is now comprised of 16 teams and is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the world’s governing body of cricket. The Twenty20 cricket world championship is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The International Cricket Council, cricket’s governing body, is in charge of organizing the competition (ICC). Only the West Indies has won the competition several times out of the seven tournaments that have been played thus far. India won the inaugural 2007 World Twenty20, which was held in South Africa and in which Pakistan was defeated in the championship match.
Present Of ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Men
ICC T20 World Cup events typically take place every two years. Since the first competition in 2007, there have been seven. Australia is the current champion and will host the following competition in 2022. The only team to have won the competition twice is West Indies. The T20 World Cup for Men is typically held by the ICC every other year. However, there have been inconsistencies over the years due to a number of problems, including the failure of COVID or even due to changes in plan.
Winners Of ICC Cricket T20 Men World Cup Till Now
Let’s have a look at the opponents each winner overcame to obtain the coveted crown.
| YEAR | WINNER | WON BY | RUNNER UP | HOST |
| 2024 | India | 7 Runs | South Africa | West Indies |
| 2022 | England | 5 wickets | Pakistan | Australia |
| 2021 | Australia | 8 wickets | New Zealand | Oman & UAE |
| 2016 | West Indies | 4 wickets | England | India |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | India | Bangladesh |
| 2012 | West Indies | 36 runs | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | England | 7 wickets | Australia | West Indies |
| 2009 | Pakistan | 8 wickets | Sri Lanka | England |
| 2007 | India | 5 runs | Pakistan | South Africa |
Most Wins in ICC Men’sT20 World Cup
| WINNER | VICTORIES | WINNER YEAR |
| England | 2 times | 2010, 2022 |
| West Indies | 2 time | 2012, 2016 |
| India | 2 times | 2007, 2024 |
| Pakistan | 1 time | 2009 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 time | 2014 |
| Australia | 1 time | 2021 |
T20 World Cup Final Winners Captain, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series
| YEAR | WINNER | CAPTAIN | PLAYER OF THE MATCH | PLAYER OF THE SERIES |
| 2024 | India | Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli | Jasprit Bumrah |
| 2022 | England | Jos Buttler | Sam Curran | Sam Curran |
| 2021 | Australia | Aaron Finch | Mitchell Marsh | David Warner |
| 2016 | West Indies | Darren Sammy | Marlon Samuels | Virat Kohli |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Dinesh Chandimal, Lasith Malinga | Kumar Sangakkara | Virat Kohli |
| 2012 | West Indies | Darren Sammy | Marlon Samuels | Shane Watson |
| 2010 | England | Paul Collingwood | Craig Kieswetter | Kevin Pietersen |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Younis Khan | Shahid Afridi | Tillakaratne Dilshan |
| 2007 | India | M S Dhoni | Irfan Pathan | Shahid Afridi |
Men’s T20 World Cup Winners and Runners FAQs
When did the first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup take place?
It was held in 2007.
Which team won the inaugural tournament in 2007?
India national cricket team won the first edition, defeating Pakistan national cricket team.
Who was the runner-up in the 2024 edition?
South Africa national cricket team was the runner-up in 2024.
Which teams have won the tournament multiple times?
India, England, and the West Indies national cricket team have each won the tournament twice.
Which nation has the most wins in the T20 World Cup up to 2024?
There is a tie: India, England and West Indies each have 2 titles.
Was there a “Super Series” or additional phases mentioned?
The referenced list only covers winners, runners-up and years; detailed phases aren’t listed there.
Which team won the tournament in 2021?
Australia national cricket team won in 2021, defeating New Zealand national cricket team.
Has any tournament been cancelled or skipped?
Yes, the tournament schedule has been inconsistent at times due to COVID-19 and other changes.
Does the list include the “Player of the Series” or “Man of the Match”?
Yes — the list includes winners, captains and players of the series for each final.
Which country hosted the 2014 edition?
The 2014 tournament was hosted by Bangladesh, though the page lists Sri Lanka as host in 2014 (the final) — so the full host details may require further checking.
