2026 (India & Sri Lanka): The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on 7 February 2026, featuring 20 teams across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will culminate with the final on 8 March 2026, marking the biggest-ever T20 World Cup hosted by the subcontinent.
Here’s a simple, year-wise guide to every ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2024. You’ll find the winner, captain, runner-up, host country, final match margin, plus the Player of the Series and Player of the Final. It’s an easy reference for quick facts and deep cricket quizzes alike.
T20 World Cup Winners List (2007–2024)
| Year | Host(s) | Winner | Captain (Winner) | Runner-Up | Final Venue | Result / Margin | Player of the Series | Player of the Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | India | MS Dhoni | Pakistan | Johannesburg | India won by 5 runs | Shahid Afridi (PAK) | Irfan Pathan (IND) |
| 2009 | England | Pakistan | Younis Khan | Sri Lanka | Lord’s, London | Pakistan won by 8 wickets (8 balls left) | Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | Shahid Afridi (PAK) |
| 2010 | West Indies | England | Paul Collingwood | Australia | Bridgetown, Barbados | England won by 7 wickets (18 balls left) | Kevin Pietersen (ENG) | Craig Kieswetter (ENG) |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Daren Sammy | Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | West Indies won by 36 runs | Shane Watson (AUS) | Marlon Samuels (WI) |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Lasith Malinga | India | Mirpur (Dhaka) | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (13 balls left) | Virat Kohli (IND) | Kumar Sangakkara (SL) |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | Daren Sammy | England | Kolkata | West Indies won by 4 wickets (2 balls left) | Virat Kohli (IND) | Marlon Samuels (WI) |
| 2021 | UAE & Oman | Australia | Aaron Finch | New Zealand | Dubai | Australia won by 8 wickets (7 balls left) | David Warner (AUS) | Mitchell Marsh (AUS) |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Jos Buttler | Pakistan | Melbourne | England won by 5 wickets (6 balls left) | Sam Curran (ENG) | Sam Curran (ENG) |
| 2024 | USA & West Indies | India | Rohit Sharma | South Africa | Bridgetown, Barbados | India won by 7 runs | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
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Quick Takeaways (Easy to Remember)
- Most titles (2007–2024):
- West Indies – 2 (2012, 2016)
- England – 2 (2010, 2022)
- India – 2 (2007, 2024)
- Pakistan – 1 (2009), Sri Lanka – 1 (2014), Australia – 1 (2021)
- Finals Classics:
- 2007: India edged Pakistan by 5 runs in a thriller.
- 2016: Carlos Brathwaite finished with four sixes; WI beat England.
- 2024: India defended 176, winning by 7 runs vs South Africa.
- Award Notes:
- Virat Kohli won Player of the Series in 2014 and 2016, plus Player of the Final in 2024.
- Marlon Samuels was Player of the Final in 2012 and 2016.
- Sam Curran did the double in 2022—Player of the Series and Player of the Final.
T20 World Cup Country-Wise Champions (2007–2024)
| Country | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| England | 2 | 2010, 2022 |
| India | 2 | 2007, 2024 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2009 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 2014 |
| Australia | 1 | 2021 |
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From Dhoni’s 2007 miracle to Rohit’s 2024 triumph, the T20 World Cup has delivered high drama, bold captaincy, and iconic match-winners. This complete list—winners, captains, runners-up, hosts, margins, and awards—keeps the essentials at your fingertips in clean, easy tables.
