Winners Of T20 World Cup (2007-2024): Complete List Of Champions

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The Winners Of T20 World Cup list shows the teams that have performed exceptionally well in international T20 cricket since the tournament started in 2007. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the most exciting international cricket events, held by the International Cricket Council.

Over the years, the trophy has been lifted by several teams, while a few have achieved the feat of winning the tournament more than once. It is notable that India, England, and the West Indies have each achieved the feat of winning the tournament twice.

History of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

The first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was held in 2007. Ever since then, the popularity of the tournament has increased manifold, as the best cricketing nations come together every two years (or so) to vie for the trophy.

The first edition of the tournament was a historic event as the Indian national cricket team clinched the championship with the captaincy of MS Dhoni. The nail-biting win of the Indian team over the Pakistan national cricket team gave a boost to T20 cricket across the globe.

Teams That Have Won the T20 World Cup Twice

Not many teams have the honor of lifting the trophy more than once. These teams have performed incredibly in the shortest form of the game.

India national cricket team – 2 titles

England cricket team – 2 titles

West Indies cricket team – 2 titles

When we consider the captains, the West Indian captain Darren Sammy is the only captain who has led the team to two titles: 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups.

Complete List of Winners Of T20 World Cup (2007-2024)

Year Winner Runner-Up Margin of Victory Winning Captain
2007 India national cricket team Pakistan national cricket team Won by 5 runs MS Dhoni
2009 Pakistan national cricket team Sri Lanka national cricket team Won by 8 wickets Younis Khan
2010 England cricket team Australia national cricket team Won by 7 wickets Paul Collingwood
2012 West Indies cricket team Sri Lanka national cricket team Won by 36 runs Darren Sammy
2014 Sri Lanka national cricket team India national cricket team Won by 6 wickets Lasith Malinga
2016 West Indies cricket team England cricket team Won by 4 wickets Darren Sammy
2021 Australia national cricket team New Zealand national cricket team Won by 8 wickets Aaron Finch
2022 England cricket team Pakistan national cricket team Won by 5 wickets Jos Buttler
2024 India national cricket team South Africa national cricket team Won by 7 runs Rohit Sharma
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India’s Journey in the T20 World Cup

The India national cricket team has played an important role in the history of the tournament. The team clinched the title for the first time in 2007 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. The team defeated the Pakistan national cricket team in the final.

India clinched the title for the second time in 2024 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. The team defeated the South Africa national cricket team in a thrilling contest.

Key Records in T20 World Cup History

Darren Sammy is the only captain to have achieved the feat of winning the T20 World Cup twice.

West Indies cricket team was the first team to achieve the feat of winning the T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016.

India national cricket team won the inaugural tournament held in 2007.

England cricket team became the second team to win the tournament twice, in 2010 and 2022.

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