T20 World Cup Winners List — All Champions from 2007 to 2024

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup has been one of cricket's most thrilling tournaments since its inception in 2007. Held every two years (and in some cases, annually), it has crowned nine different champions across nine editions — a testament to how competitive T20 cricket is at the international level.

India were the first-ever champions, winning the inaugural edition in South Africa in 2007 under M.S. Dhoni's captaincy. By 2024, India became two-time champions after claiming the trophy again in the West Indies and USA.

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Complete T20 World Cup Winners List (2007–2024)

Year	Champion	Runner-Up	Host	Final Score	Player of the Tournament
2007	India	Pakistan	South Africa	India won by 5 runs	Shahid Afridi (PAK)
2009	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	England	Pakistan won by 8 wickets	Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL)
2010	England	Australia	West Indies	England won by 7 wickets	Kevin Pietersen (ENG)
2012	West Indies	Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	WI won by 36 runs	Shane Watson (AUS)*
2014	Sri Lanka	India	Bangladesh	SL won by 6 wickets	Virat Kohli (IND)
2016	West Indies	England	India	WI won by 4 wickets	Virat Kohli (IND)
2021	Australia	New Zealand	UAE/Oman	AUS won by 8 wickets	David Warner (AUS)
2022	England	Pakistan	Australia	ENG won by 5 wickets	Sam Curran (ENG)
2024	India	South Africa	West Indies/USA	India won by 7 runs	Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

*Shane Watson won Player of the Tournament in 2012 despite Australia not reaching the final.

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Edition-by-Edition Breakdown

2007 — India (South Africa)

The inaugural ICC World Twenty20 was hosted in South Africa in September 2007. India, captained by a young M.S. Dhoni, defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the final in Johannesburg. The match ended with Pakistan needing 13 off the last over — bowled by Joginder Sharma — and India winning by 5 runs after a famous run-out.

India won the tournament without being considered favourites. The tournament launched T20 cricket as a viable global format and paved the way for the IPL in 2008.

2009 — Pakistan (England)

Pakistan won their only T20 World Cup in 2009, hosted in England. They defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final at Lord's. Shahid Afridi was the standout performer with bat and ball throughout the tournament.

2010 — England (West Indies)

England clinched their first T20 World Cup title in 2010 under Paul Collingwood's captaincy, defeating Australia by 7 wickets in the final in Bridgetown, Barbados. Kevin Pietersen was their most influential batter, winning the Player of the Tournament award.

2012 — West Indies (Sri Lanka)

West Indies won their first T20 World Cup on home soil in Sri Lanka (as a neutral venue). They defeated Sri Lanka by 36 runs in a dominant final display. Marlon Samuels was the hero with the bat, scoring a match-winning 78 not out.

2014 — Sri Lanka (Bangladesh)

Sri Lanka hosted the 2014 edition and won it on home soil, defeating India in the final in Dhaka, Bangladesh by 6 wickets. Virat Kohli won the Player of the Tournament award despite India losing, having been the most consistent batter of the event.

2016 — West Indies (India)

One of the most dramatic finals in World Cup history. England needed 19 off the last over bowled by Carlos Brathwaite. Ben Stokes delivered — and Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes to win it for West Indies with four balls remaining. Virat Kohli won Player of the Tournament again in a losing cause.

2021 — Australia (UAE/Oman)

Played in UAE and Oman due to COVID-19 concerns, Australia won their maiden T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final in Dubai. David Warner was the tournament's leading run-scorer. Australia entered without being serious favourites but produced a flawless knockout run.

2022 — England (Australia)

England became the first team to hold both the 50-over and 20-over World Cup titles simultaneously, defending their 2019 ODI World Cup win with a T20 triumph in Melbourne. They beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in a rain-affected final. Sam Curran was awarded Player of the Tournament for his outstanding death bowling.

2024 — India (West Indies and USA)

India finally ended their 17-year wait for a second T20 World Cup, winning the 2024 edition co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. They defeated South Africa in a nerve-wracking final in Barbados, winning by 7 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional bowling throughout.

India's triumph in 2024 made them two-time T20 World Cup champions, joining West Indies as the only multi-time winners.

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Most T20 World Cup Titles by Country

Country	Titles	Years
India	2	2007, 2024
West Indies	2	2012, 2016
England	2	2010, 2022
Pakistan	1	2009
Sri Lanka	1	2014
Australia	1	2021

India, West Indies, and England are the only nations to have won the tournament more than once. Six different countries have won the event in nine editions — a remarkable indicator of how competitive global T20 cricket has become.

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India's Two T20 World Cup Campaigns: 2007 and 2024

India's 2007 win under M.S. Dhoni is often credited with sparking the T20 revolution in India and laying the groundwork for the IPL. The 2024 triumph under Rohit Sharma was an emotional redemption after multiple near-misses in tournament cricket.

Between 2007 and 2024, India reached the semifinals or finals of several editions but faltered in knockout matches — most notably in 2014 (lost to Sri Lanka in the final) and 2016 (lost to West Indies in the semifinal on home soil).

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Player of the Tournament Records

Virat Kohli is the only player to win Player of the Tournament twice (2014 and 2016), both in losing sides — a testament to how dominant he was in those events even when India could not convert his performances into titles.

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The T20 World Cup Format

Understanding the format helps put these records in context. For an explanation of terms like "Super 8s", "group stage", and "knockout rounds", see our Cricket Glossary. For the fastest bowlers who have made their mark in T20 World Cups, read our article on fastest bowlers in cricket history.

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FAQ

How many times has India won the T20 World Cup? India has won the T20 World Cup twice — in 2007 (the inaugural edition, under M.S. Dhoni) and in 2024 (under Rohit Sharma). The 2024 victory came after a 17-year gap and ended India's long wait for another ICC title following the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Which country has won the most T20 World Cups? Three countries — India, West Indies, and England — have each won the T20 World Cup twice. No team has won it more than twice as of 2026.

When is the next T20 World Cup? The next ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled for 2026 and is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It will be one of the most anticipated tournaments in recent years, with India looking to defend their 2024 title on home soil.

Who has been Player of the Tournament most times in the T20 World Cup? Virat Kohli holds the record for most Player of the Tournament awards in T20 World Cup history, having won the award in both 2014 and 2016 — notably in editions where India did not win the title.