T20 World Cup Winners List

England scripted history in 2022 as the Three Lions became the second team to win the T20 World Cup more than once. The Jos Buttler-led unit defeated Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) by five wickets to claim their second world title.

The European nation first won the marquee event in 2010. The Paul Collingwood-led unit thrashed Australia in the final at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados to clinch their maiden World Title (across white-ball formats).

Before England, the West Indies were the only team to capture the world title twice. The Men in Maroon defeated Sri Lanka in 2012 and England in 2016 to record the historic feat.

As far as the Asian teams are concerned, arch-rivals India and Pakistan contested the inaugural final, where the Men in Blue emerged victorious by five runs.

Two years later, Pakistan went on to defeat Sri Lanka in the final at Lord’s to capture the world title. The Men in Green also reached the semi-final of 2010, 2012, 2021, and 2022 editions. However, they were either beaten in the semi-final (2010, 2012, and 2021) or in the final (2022).

India reached the final of the T20 World Cup for the first time in 2014 since the inaugural edition. However, this time Sri Lanka pulled one back to claim the elusive T20 World Cup.

In 2021, Australia claimed their maiden T20 World Cup by beating Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand, in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Who has won the most T20 World Cup titles?

T20 World Cup 2007 Winner - India

The Indian cricket team was the first to win the T20 World Cup. Playing under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India defeated Pakistan in the final to win the tournament. They only lost one game in the tournament - against New Zealand in Super 8s. The Men in Blue defeated England and South Africa in the Super-8s, thanks to an all-round performance before defeating the Aussies in the semis to set-up a date with Pakistan in the final.

Yuvraj Singh, who smashed six sixes in an over against England, proved to be the star with the bat in the semi-final as the elegant left-hander hammered a breathtaking 70 off 30 against the Aussies. Debutant Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni did the job with the bat against the Proteas while the bowling trio of RP Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Sreesanth starred in almost every match.

The final saw Gautam Gambhir rise to the occasion with the bat, His 75 and Rohit’s cameo helped India rack up 157/5 in 20 overs. Irfan Pathan stood up with the ball as he broke the back of Pakistan’s middle-order while RP Singh was magical as usual in the powerplay and at the death. However, in the end, it all boiled down to Joginder Sharma. With Misbah-ul-Haq going hammer and tongs, it looked game over for the Indians. However, Misbah’s ill-fated scoop was safely pouched by Sreesanth at short fine-leg, confirming India’s triumph at the grandest stage of them all.

T20 World Cup 2009 Winner - Pakistan

After finishing as runners-up in the first T20 World Cup, Pakistan won the trophy two years later in 2009. England hosted this tournament, and Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the final to become champions. Pakistan lost their first match against England and a Super 8 match against Sri Lanka. Still, they managed to win the trophy.

T20 World Cup 2010 Winner - England

England became the first non-Asian team to win the T20 World Cup in 2010. England beat Ashes rivals Australia in the final. The English team had lost to the West Indies in their first game, but they won all the following games and captured the trophy.

T20 World Cup 2012 Winner - West Indies

West Indies also lost their first match of ICC T20 World Cup 2012 against Australia and still won the trophy. The Caribbean team defeated hosts Sri Lanka in the summit clash, thanks to an epic knock from Marlon Samuels.

T20 World Cup 2014 Winner - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka defeated India to become the new T20 World Cup winners in 2014. The islanders lost one match against England in the group stage, but they were undefeated in the other matches.

T20 World Cup 2016 Winner - West Indies

West Indies became the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice. The Caribbean outfit became champions in the 2016 T20 World Cup in India. They beat England in the final, thanks to yet another stellar knock from Marlon Samuels and four consecutive sixes by Carlos Brathwaite off Ben Stokes in the final over. West Indies lost only one match against Afghanistan. They defeated all other opponents.

T20 World Cup 2021 Winner - Australia

The Australians finally captured the only world title they didn't have in their cabinet in November 2021.

The Aaron Finch-led unit peaked at the right time after an early defeat to England and defeated Pakistan and New Zealand in the semi-final and final to become world champions.

David Warner was adjudged the Player of the Tournament while all-rounder Mitch Marsh was adjudged Player of the Final for his stupendous knock.

T20 World Cup 2022 Winner - England

After facing heartbreaks in the knockouts of the 2016 (final) and 2021 (semi-final) T20 WC’s, England finally got it right in 2022 as the Three Lions went a step ahead to become world champions for the second time in this format.

Just like Australia in 2021, England peaked at the right time following an early defeat to Ireland in the Super-12. The Jos Buttler-led unit crushed India in the semi-final by ten wickets, thanks to a record-breaking unbeaten 170-run-stand between Buttler and Alex Hales.

The final against Pakistan saw Sam Curran and Ben Stokes lead the charge with the bat and ball to steer their side to World Cup glory.

T20 World Cup 2024 Winner - INDIA

After a wait of 17 years, the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue became T20 World Cup champions for the second time by beating South Africa by seven runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Champion pacer Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Series for his spectacular display throughout the tournament, including the finals. Bumrah claimed 15 wickets in eight matches @ 8.27/4.18. Indian run-machine Virat Kohli was adjudged Player of the Final for his magnificent 78 off 59 deliveries. India also became the first team to claim the T20 World Cup Title without dropping a single match throughout the competition.

Which teams have won the T20 World Cup?

West Indies (2012, 2016), India (2007, 2024), England (2010, 2022), Australia (2021), Pakistan (2009) and Sri Lanka (20140 have won the ICC T20 World Cup over the course of the last nine editions. The West Indies and England have captured the title twice. While West Indies won in 2012 and 2016, England claimed the title in 2010 and 2022. Team India became the third side to claim the T20 WC title for the second time during the 2024 edition.

Who won the inaugural T20 World Cup?

India was the first country to win the T20 World Cup title against their arch-rivals Pakistan.

Who won the T20 World Cup 2024?

The Rohit Sharma-led Team India claimed the 2024 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

When did Pakistan win the T20 World Cup?

Pakistan has won one T20 World Cup. The Men in Green claimed their only title in 2009 by defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Lord’s.

How many T20 World Cups has India won?

India has won the T20 World Cup title twice. The Men in Blue claimed the inaugural World Cup 2007 by beating Pakistan in the final. Since then, they reached the semi-final thrice (2014, 2016, and 2022) and the final once (2014) but were never able to grab the silverware until June 29, 2024, when they defeated South Africa to clinch their second title.