The ICC T20 World Cup is the premier international championship of Twenty20 cricket, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Since its debut in 2007, the tournament has grown into one of the most exciting global sporting events.

So far, teams like the India national cricket team, the West Indies cricket team, the England cricket team, and the Australia national cricket team have lifted the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy.

Below is the complete T20 World Cup champions list from 2007 to 2026, including champions, captains, runners-up, and host nations.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and follows the international Twenty20 (T20I) format.

The tournament features the world’s top cricketing nations, including full ICC members and emerging associate teams. It typically includes group stages, Super rounds (Super 8 or Super 12, depending on the format), semi-finals, and the final.

Since its launch in 2007, the T20 World Cup has played a major role in globalising the shortest format of the game, increasing fan engagement, television viewership, and commercial growth across continents.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup continues to be one of the most-watched and competitive global cricket tournaments, showcasing explosive batting, tactical bowling, and high-pressure knockout matches.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2007 Final (India vs Pakistan)

The 2007 T20 World Cup final was played on September 24, 2007, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in a thrilling contest to win the inaugural title. India scored 157/5, and Pakistan were bowled out for 152. Irfan Pathan was named Player of the Match, and MS Dhoni became the first captain to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.

ICC T20 World Cup 2009 Final (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka)

The 2009 final took place on June 21 at Lord’s, London. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to win their first T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka posted 138/6, and Pakistan chased the target comfortably, finishing at 139/2. Shahid Afridi was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

ICC T20 World Cup 2010 Final (England vs Australia)

The 2010 final was held on May 16 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. England defeated Australia by 7 wickets to win their maiden T20 World Cup title. Australia scored 147/6, and England chased it down at 148/3 in 17 overs. Kevin Pietersen was awarded Player of the Match.

ICC T20 World Cup 2012 Final (West Indies vs Sri Lanka)

The 2012 final was played on October 7 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs to win their first T20 World Cup title. West Indies scored 137/6, and Sri Lanka managed 101/4 in reply. Marlon Samuels was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings.

ICC T20 World Cup 2014 Final (Sri Lanka vs India)

The 2014 final took place on April 6 at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh. Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets to lift their first T20 World Cup trophy. India posted 130/4, and Sri Lanka chased the target successfully in 17.5 overs. Kumar Sangakkara was named Player of the Match.

ICC T20 World Cup 2016 Final (West Indies vs England)

The 2016 final was held on April 3 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. West Indies defeated England by 4 wickets in a dramatic finish. England scored 155/9, and West Indies chased 161/6, highlighted by four consecutive sixes from Carlos Brathwaite in the final over. Marlon Samuels was named Player of the Match.

ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Final (Australia vs New Zealand)

The 2021 final was played on November 14 at the Dubai International Stadium. Australia defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets to win their first T20 World Cup title. New Zealand scored 172/4, and Australia chased 173/2 comfortably. Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.

ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Final (England vs Pakistan)

The 2022 final was held on November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. England defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets to secure their second T20 World Cup title. Pakistan scored 137/8, and England chased 138/5 in 19 overs. Sam Curran was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Final (India vs South Africa)

The 2024 final was played on June 29 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in a closely contested match to win their second T20 World Cup title. India scored 176/7, and South Africa were restricted to 169/8. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his decisive performance.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final (India vs New Zealand)

The 2026 final was played on March 8 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. India defeated South Africa by 96 runs in a closely contested match to win their third T20 World Cup title. India scored 255/5, and South Africa were restricted to 159/10(19). Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his decisive performance.

Most T20 World Cup Titles (Team-wise)

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