T20 World Cup Winners List: All Champions From 2007 to 2026

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With 10 editions now concluded, India stands as the most successful nation in tournament history, securing 3 championship titles. Read on for the comprehensive ICC Men's T20 World Cup winners list from 2007 to 2026 to sharpen your cricketing knowledge.

T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007 to 2026

The ICC T20 World Cup is a premier international tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on a biennial basis. The inaugural edition was hosted by South Africa in 2007, where India emerged as the first-ever champion.

The 11th edition of the tournament concluded on March 8, 2026, with India clinching the title. By winning this final against New Zealand by 96 runs, India solidified its legacy as the first team to capture the T20 World Cup trophy three times. Below is the historical breakdown of the winners.

Year	Winner
2007	India
2009	Pakistan
2010	England
2012	West Indies
2014	Sri Lanka
2016	West Indies
2021	Australia
2022	England
2024	India
2026	India

Held every two years, the T20 World Cup is a highlight of the cricketing calendar. Reviewing this list is an excellent way to enhance your sports general knowledge. Explore our detailed analysis of winners, runners-up, Player of the Series, top run-scorers, leading wicket-takers, and host venues below.

Year	Winners	Runners Up	Player of the Series	Top Run Scorer	Highest Wicket Taker	Venue
2026	India	New Zealand		Sahibzada Farhan	Jasprit Bumrah	India & Sri Lanks
2024	India	South Africa	Jasprit Bumrah	Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Arshdeep Singh	Barbados
2022	England	Pakistan	Sam Curran	Virat Kohli	Wanindu Hasaranga	Australia
2021	Australia	New Zealand	--	Babar Azam	Wanindu Hasaranga	Oman & UAE
2016	West Indies	England	Virat Kohli	Tamim Iqbal	Mohammad Nabi	India
2014	Sri Lanka	India	Virat Kohli	Virat Kohli	Ahsan Malik and Imran Tahir	Bangladesh
2012	West Indies	Sri Lanka	Shane Watson	Shane Watson	Ajantha Mendis	Sri Lanka
2010	England	Australia	Kevin Pietersen	Mahela Jayawardene	Dirk Nannes	West Indies
2009	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Tillakaratne Dilshan	Tillakaratne Dilshan	Umar Gul	England
2007	India	Pakistan	Shahid Afridi	Matthew Hayden	Umar Gul	South Africa

T20 Cricket World Cup Winners List- Country-wise

India leads the standings with 3 titles, followed by West Indies and England, who have each triumphed twice. Team India officially secured the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2007, 2024, and 2026. Here is the year-by-year summary of the T20 World Cup champions.

Country Name	No. of times Winner	Year
West Indies	2	2012, 2016
India	3	2007, 2024, 2026
Pakistan	1	2009
England	2	2010, 2022
Sri Lanka	1	2014
Australia	1	2021

T20 World Cup Winners List Discussion

The following sections provide a complete historical record of the ICC T20 World Cup winners from the inaugural 2007 tournament to the 2026 edition.

T20 World Cup 2026 Winner

India successfully defended their title in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, marking their 3rd overall victory. The final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026, saw India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs in a tournament featuring 20 competing nations.

T20 World Cup 2024 Winner

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA, featuring 20 teams playing 55 matches throughout June. India reached the final after a dominant 68-run victory over England in the semi-finals, while South Africa secured their spot by defeating Afghanistan.

In the 2024 final on June 29, India captured their second title by narrowly defeating South Africa by 7 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for his 15 wickets, while Virat Kohli earned Player of the Match honors in the final for his pivotal 76-run performance.

T20 World Cup 2022 Winner

England claimed the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final. After restricting Pakistan to 137/8, England successfully chased the target in 19 overs. Virat Kohli finished as the top run-scorer with 296 runs, while Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka led the wicket-takers with 15 dismissals.

T20 World Cup 2021 Winner

Australia secured their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2021 by defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final. Mitchell Marsh was recognized as the Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution. The tournament format featured 12 teams competing in the Super 12 stage.

T20 World Cup 2016 Winner- West Indies

The West Indies made history in 2016 by becoming the first nation to win the T20 World Cup twice, defeating England in a thrilling final. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series, while Tamim Iqbal finished the tournament as the highest run-scorer.

T20 World Cup 2016 Winner- Sri Lanka

In 2014, Sri Lanka claimed their first T20 World Cup title with a 6-wicket victory over India. Despite the loss, Indian batter Virat Kohli dominated the tournament, finishing as both the top run-scorer and the recipient of the Player of the Series award.

T20 World Cup 2012 Winner- West Indies

West Indies earned their first T20 World Cup trophy in 2012 by overcoming hosts Sri Lanka by 36 runs. Australia’s Shane Watson was the standout performer, earning both the Player of the Series and top run-scorer titles, while Ajantha Mendis finished as the leading wicket-taker.

T20 World Cup 2010 Winner- England

In 2010, England made history as the first non-Asian team to win the T20 World Cup, defeating arch-rivals Australia by 7 wickets in the final. Kevin Pietersen was a driving force for England and was deservedly named Player of the Series.

T20 World Cup 2009 Winners- Pakistan

After a runner-up finish in 2007, Pakistan bounced back to win the 2009 T20 World Cup in England. They defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final. Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka was the standout individual of the tournament, finishing as both the Player of the Series and the top run-scorer.

T20 World Cup 2007 Winner- India

India became the inaugural T20 World Cup champions in 2007 under the inspired leadership of MS Dhoni. They defeated Pakistan in a classic final to lift the trophy. Pakistan's Shahid Afridi was recognized as the Player of the Series for his exceptional all-round performance.

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