The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the premier international championship of Twenty20 cricket, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Since its inception in 2007, the tournament has witnessed some thrilling matches and memorable performances, with several teams emerging victorious over the years. Let’s delve into the detailed content of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners list from 2007 to 2024.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winners List
2007: India
The inaugural edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was held in South Africa in 2007. India, led by MS Dhoni, emerged victorious after defeating Pakistan in a closely contested final. Irfan Pathan was named the Player of the Final, while Shahid Afridi of Pakistan was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2009: Pakistan
The second edition of the T20 World Cup took place in England in 2009. Pakistan, under the captaincy of Younus Khan, clinched the title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Shahid Afridi was named the Player of the Final, while Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2010: England
The 2010 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was held in the West Indies. England, led by Paul Collingwood, emerged victorious after defeating Australia in the final. Craig Kieswetter was named the Player of the Final, while Kevin Pietersen of England was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2012: West Indies
The 2012 T20 World Cup was hosted by Sri Lanka. West Indies, captained by Darren Sammy, won the title by defeating the hosts in the final. Marlon Samuels was named the Player of the Final, while Shane Watson of Australia was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2014: Sri Lanka
The 2014 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup took place in Bangladesh. Sri Lanka, led by Dinesh Chandimal, clinched the trophy by defeating India in the final. Kumar Sangakkara was named the Player of the Final, while Virat Kohli of India was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2016: West Indies
The 2016 T20 World Cup was held in India. West Indies, captained by Darren Sammy, won the title for the second time by defeating England in the final. Marlon Samuels was named the Player of the Final, while Virat Kohli of India was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2021: Australia
The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was played in the UAE and Oman. Australia, led by Aaron Finch, won their maiden T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand in the final. Mitchell Marsh was named the Player of the Final, while David Warner of Australia was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
2022: England
The most recent edition of the T20 World Cup took place in Australia in 2022. England, captained by Jos Buttler, won their second title by defeating Pakistan in the final. Sam Curran was named the Player of the Final and the Player of the Tournament.
2024: India
Rohit Sharma led India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies when they defeated South Africa in the final match. Player of the Match was given to Virat Kohli, and Player of the Tournament given to Jasprit Bumrah for his outstanding play during the tournament.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has seen a mix of dominant performances and surprise victories over the years. Teams like India, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, and West Indies have all tasted success in the tournament, showcasing the global appeal and competitiveness of the format.
As the tournament continues to evolve, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and memorable moments in future editions.
