The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket. It started in 2007 and is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament is played in the T20 format, where each team plays 20 overs.
Over the years, several teams have lifted the trophy, but India has become the most successful team with three titles after winning the latest edition in 2026.
Below is the complete winners list of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2026.
T20 World Cup Winners List (2007–2026)
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | India | Pakistan | India won by 5 runs |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
| 2010 | England | Australia | England won by 7 wickets |
| 2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | West Indies won by 36 runs |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| 2016 | West Indies | England | West Indies won by 4 wickets |
| 2021 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2022 | England | Pakistan | England won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | India | South Africa | India won by 7 runs |
| 2026 | India | New Zealand | India won by 96 runs |
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 final at Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win the tournament three times and also the first team to successfully defend the title.
Most Successful Teams in T20 World Cup History
| Team | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 2007, 2024, 2026 |
| West Indies | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| England | 2 | 2010, 2022 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2009 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 2014 |
| Australia | 1 | 2021 |
India now leads the list with three championships, while West Indies and England have won the tournament twice each.
Key Highlights of T20 World Cup History
- The first T20 World Cup was held in 2007, and India won under MS Dhoni.
- West Indies became the first team to win the tournament twice (2012 and 2016).
- Australia won their first T20 World Cup in 2021.
- India won back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2026, making history.
Latest Champion – T20 World Cup 2026
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup final was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 255/5 |
| New Zealand | 159 all out |
Result: India won by 96 runs.
India’s dominant victory helped them secure their third T20 World Cup title, the highest by any team in the tournament’s history.
