The T20 World Cup was held for the very first time in 2007, and since then it has been held every 2 years, except for the 2010 T20 World Cup, which was held immediately after the 2009 edition. The competition is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). South Africa had the distinction of hosting the first-ever T20 World Cup, where 12 teams competed. Up until 2024, there had been a total of 9 editions of the T20 World Cup. Since its initiation, there have been 6 winners out of the 24 teams that have contested in different editions of the T20 World Cup Championship. The list of T20 World Cup winners has listed out the famous rivalries bred by these teams over the years.
T20 World Cup Winners List 2007-2024
| Year | Host Countries | Final Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Player of the Series |
| 2007 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | India | Pakistan | Shahid Afridi |
| 2009 | England | Lord’s London | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Tillakaratne Dilshan |
| 2010 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | England | Australia | Kevin Pietersen |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium | West Indies | Sri Lanka | Shane Watson |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium | Sri Lanka | India | Virat Kohli |
| 2016 | India | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | West Indies | England | Virat Kohli |
| 2021 | UAE/Oman | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Australia | New Zealand | Mitchell Marsh |
| 2022 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground | England | Pakistan | Sam Curran |
| 2024 | The USA and the West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | India | South Africa | Jasprit Bumrah |
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T20 World Cup Winners List: World Cup Match Synopsis
2007 T20 World Cup Winner: India
The 2007 ICC World Twenty20 saw twelve teams vying for the title. The first-ever T20 World Cup final was played between India and Pakistan. India lifted the trophy in the very first edition after winning by 5 runs against Pakistan. Gautam Gambhir held the innings together with a patient innings of 75 runs while Rohit Sharma played a quick cameo at the end, as India put a challenging score of 157 runs on the board. The momentous occasion reached a mini-climax stage when Joginder Sharma bowled the last over of the innings to Misbah-ul-Haq. In a moment of frenzy, Misbah played a very extravagant sweep under duress, and the ball eventually tumbled safely into the hands of Sreesanth. This moment assured India’s victory and sent the crowd into a celebratory frenzy, enjoying a landmark victory that will be recollected with cricketing memories for the future.
2009 T20 World Cup Winner: Pakistan
Pakistan bagged the second position in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, but won the title a year after at the 2009 edition with an eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the final. Dilshan was the highest run scorer in the tournament and was also adjudged Player of the Series, despite his team having lost the final.
2010 T20 World Cup Winner: England
England became the first-ever non-Asian team to win the prestigious ICC T20 World Cup in 2010, giving the deserving winners a historical glare. The finals saw England win by seven wickets against the never-say-die bond with Australia, with sterling performances all around. Kevin Pietersen got the Player of the Series award due to his stellar and match-winning performances throughout the tournament, justifying in all respects the tag of the best-performing player of the tournament.
2012 T20 World Cup Winner: West Indies
West Indies secured victory in the T20 World Cup in 2012 in the last-over thriller. Full of power and flicks, they sang and danced under the bright lights of the stadium. Chris Gayle was smashing runs all around; Marlon Samuels held fort for his team in the finals, and Sunil Narine bowled intelligent spin bowling and kept the batsmen on a leash. Just like in their other instances of the T20 World Cup, the West Indian cricketing culture leaned on its resilience to overcome the hurdles and put on a better show than the best bowling and batting performances of the other teams.
2014 T20 World Cup Winner: Sri Lanka
During the 2014 edition held in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets with Lasith Malinga as captain. The inspirational journey of Sri Lanka to an unimaginable victory is something to behold. The tournament had seen clever strategies, weighed performances, and hunger. They were able to defeat great opponents when it mattered because they were well prepared. They had explosive young players such as Thisara Perera and Angelo Mathews who could inject energy and maintain balance within the group, supported by the experience and wisdom of both Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara. They carried out their performances with teamwork, talent, and passion in every game.
2016 T20 World Cup Winner: West Indies
West Indies made history by winning the title for the second time in the T20 World Cup in 2016. This made them the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice. The West Indies won against England in the final. Tamim Iqbal produced the most runs, and Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series for his tremendous exploits. It was a tournament full of thrills, shocks, and memories.
2021 T20 World Cup Winner: Australia
The 7th T20 World Cup was hosted in the United Arab Emirates. Australia, led by Aaron Finch, stepped up and grabbed the title in an all-around performance against New Zealand in the final. In all facets of the game, Australia showed up when it mattered: batting, bowling, and fielding. What one could really point to was their composure and concentration on the verge of winning a title under pressure.
2022 T20 World Cup Winner: England
England won the fifth edition of the T20 World Cup in 2022, winning the final by five wickets against Pakistan. Pakistan edged past New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first semifinal, deservedly earning their ticket into the final. England joined Pakistan in the final by dismantling India completely in the grueling 10-wicket win. The 2022 ICC T20 World Cup title was wrested away by England in a historic manner; it truly is a very cherished chapter in their cricketing history. Sam Curran was adjudged as Player of the Match.
2024 T20 World Cup Winner: India
India has beaten South Africa by 7 runs in an exciting cricket final of the T20 World Cup 2024 and has ended an 11-year drought for an ICC title. Making history, India has thus become a two-time champion; the other time was in 2007. India batted first and at the end of 20 overs had scored 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. South Africa put up a brave fight but managed only 169 for 8 in response. Finally, after more than ten years, Team India has achieved the glory of the World Cup.
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T20 World Cup Winners List: Most Number of Titles
| Country | Year | Number of Times Teams Won the Championship |
| West Indies | 2012, 2016 | 2 times |
| India | 2007, 2024 | 2 times |
| Pakistan | 2009 | 1 time |
| England | 2010, 2022 | 2 times |
| Sri Lanka | 2014 | 1 time |
| Australia | 2021 | 1 time |
