The T20 World Cup, an international cricket competition organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has seen some thrilling matches and deserving champions since its inception in 2007. This article comprehensively overviews the T20 World Cup, including its winners and exciting facts.
History of T20 World Cup:
The first T20 World Cup was held in South Africa in 2007, and the format has generally been held every two years since then. As of May 2024, there have been eight successful tournaments, with the next one scheduled for later this year.
T20 World Cup Winners List
| Year | Winners | Finalists | Host |
| 2024 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2022 | ENG | PAK | AUS |
| 2021 | AUS | NZ | Oman & UAE |
| 2016 | WI | ENG | IND |
| 2014 | SL | IND | BAN |
| 2012 | WI | SL | SL |
| 2010 | ENG | AUS | WI |
| 2009 | PAK | SL | ENG |
| 2007 | IN | PAK | SA |
Year Wise T20 World Cup Winners
Here, we have explained the T20 World Cup winners from 2007 to 2024:
T20 World Cup 2022 Winner
2021 T20 World Cup Winner
In this World Cup, 12 teams participated in this competition, divided into two groups. Mitchell Marsh was the Player of the Match in the final game.
T20 World Cup 2016 Winner
West Indies are the only team who won the T20 World Cup 2 times. They won the first T20 World Cup in 2012 and the other in 2016. In the 2016 World Cup, West Indies defeated the England team in the final.
In this competition, the West Indies faced defeat one time against Afghanistan. The highest run scorer was Tamim Iqbal, and the Player of the Series was Virat Kohli.
T20 World Cup 2014 Winner
In the 2014 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka beat India to win the tournament. Sri Lanka won the last match by six wickets. India made it to the World Cup final again for the second time. India’s Virat Kohli finished the T20 World Cup as the tournament’s highest run-scorer and Player of the series.
T20 World Cup 2012 Winner
The 2012 T20 World Cup was won by West Indies when they defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the final match. West Indies only lost one game in this T20 World Cup against the Australia team. Ajantha Mendis makes the record for most wicket-takers in this T20 World Cup. The Player of the series in this tournament was Shane Watson.
2010 T20 World Cup Winner
The England team won the 2010 World Cup; they defeated the Australian team in the final by seven wickets. The England team faced only one defeat in the tournament against West Indies.
In the other matches, they won and won the trophy. England player Kevin Pietersen was the Player of the Series in the 2010 T20 World Cup. England was the first non-Asian team to win the T20 World Cup.
2009 T20 World Cup Winner
Pakistan lost the 2007 World Cup, but after two years, Pakistan’s team won in 2009. In the 2009 world cup, Pakistan defeated the Sri Lanka team in the final by eight wickets.
In this competition, Pakistan lost one match against England and the 2nd lost against Sri Lanka in Super 8s. Sri Lankan player Tillakaratne Dilshan was the Player of the Series in this World Cup.
2007 T20 World Cup Winner
The India team won the 1st T20 World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. India defeated the Pakistan team in the final to win the 2007 World Cup. In this tournament, India lost one match against New Zealand. Shahid Afridi was the Man of the Series in this World Cup.
Most Times T20 World Cup Winners List
| Team | Won Time | Year |
| West Indies | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| England | 2 | 2010, 2022 |
| India | 1 | 2007 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2009 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 2014 |
| Australia | 1 | 2021 |
FAQs
Which Teams Have Won the T20 World Cup?
The ICC T20 World Cup winners have been West Indies, India, England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Who Was the First Winner of the T20 World Cup?
India defeated Pakistan to become the first nation to win the T20 World Cup.
Who Won the T20 World Cup 2016?
West Indies won the championship of the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup.
When Did Pakistan Win the T20 World Cup?
Pakistan only ever defeated Sri Lanka in the 2009 T20 World Cup final.
How Many T20 World Cups Has India Won?
Only once did India claim the championship in the first T20 World Cup in 2007. In 2014, they came very near to winning the cup again, but they fell short of Sri Lanka in the championship match, finishing second that year.
Who won the final of T20 2022?
England won the final by a margin of five wickets to claim the title T20 World Cup 2022 winner.
