The ICC T20 World Cup is generally held every two years. Nine tournaments have so far been played since the first in 2007. The current title holders are India, who will be the co-host of the next event in 2026 along with Sri Lanka.

England, West Indies and India are the three teams to have won the tournament more than once.

T20 World Cup Championship Legacy

The fastest format of international cricket has crowned six different champions across seventeen years of competition.

9 Tournaments
6 Different Winners
3 Multiple Winners

Men's Winner's List

ICC T20 World Cup Winners (2007-2026)
Year & Host Winner Result Runner-up
2026 India & Sri Lanka To be determined - -
2024 USA & West Indies India Won by 7 runs South Africa
2022 Australia England Won by 5 wickets Pakistan
2021 UAE & Oman Australia Won by 8 wickets New Zealand
2016 India West Indies Won by 4 wickets England
2014 Bangladesh Sri Lanka Won by 6 wickets India
2012 Sri Lanka West Indies Won by 36 runs Sri Lanka
2010 West Indies England Won by 7 wickets Australia
2009 England Pakistan Won by 8 wickets Sri Lanka
2007 South Africa India Won by 5 runs Pakistan

Key Finding: The T20 World Cup has been dominated by subcontinental and Caribbean teams, with India, West Indies, and Sri Lanka combining for 5 of the 9 titles.

🏆 ENGLAND

2 Titles
2010 (West Indies)
2022 (Australia)
First team to hold both limited-overs World Cups simultaneously

🏆 WEST INDIES

2 Titles
2012 (Sri Lanka)
2016 (India)
Only team to win both men's and women's T20 World Cup in same year (2016)

🏆 INDIA

2 Titles
2007 (South Africa)
2024 (USA & West Indies)
Won inaugural tournament and most recent edition

Tournament Evolution and Format

The ICC T20 World Cup has evolved significantly since its inception in 2007. Initially conceived as an experimental tournament to promote the newest format of cricket, it has become one of the sport's premier events, attracting massive global audiences and showcasing the most explosive cricket talent.

Tournament Frequency

Originally held every two years, the tournament schedule was disrupted by COVID-19, with back-to-back editions in 2021 and 2022.

Participating Teams

The tournament has expanded from 12 teams in 2007 to 20 teams in recent editions, providing more opportunities for Associate nations.

Global Reach

The 2024 edition made history as the first ICC event hosted in the United States, expanding cricket's footprint in North America.

“I think it has had a huge impact on associate teams. We didn’t expect to see the USA in the Super Eights… that win over Pakistan… it showed they weren’t here just to make up numbers.”
— Chris Gayle, former West Indies captain and ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Notable Tournament Statistics

Category Record Details
Most Final Appearances 3 Sri Lanka (2009, 2012, 2014)
Highest Winning Margin (by runs) 36 runs West Indies vs Sri Lanka (2012)
Closest Final 5 runs India vs Pakistan (2007)
First-time Winners 6 India, Pakistan, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Australia

📌 Related Tournament: The women's T20 World Cup runs parallel to the men's tournament. Australia dominates the women's competition with 6 titles. View Women's T20 World Cup Winners

Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond

The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup will return to the Indian subcontinent, with India and Sri Lanka sharing hosting duties. This marks the second time India will host the tournament after 2016. The tournament continues to grow in stature, with discussions about expanding the format further and potentially increasing the frequency of the event.

The T20 format has become crucial for cricket's global expansion, particularly in non-traditional markets. The success of franchise T20 leagues worldwide, inspired by the World Cup's format, has created new pathways for player development and increased the sport's commercial viability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won the most T20 World Cups?

Three teams have won the ICC T20 World Cup twice: England (2010, 2022), West Indies (2012, 2016), and India (2007, 2024). No team has won more than two titles yet.

Which country has hosted the most T20 World Cups?

No single country has hosted more than once as the sole host. However, the West Indies has been involved in hosting twice - once alone in 2010 and co-hosting with the USA in 2024.

Has any team won the T20 World Cup at home?

West Indies won the 2016 tournament when India was the host nation. However, no host nation has won the tournament on home soil as the primary host country.

When is the next T20 World Cup?

The next ICC T20 World Cup will be held in 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The exact dates and venues will be announced closer to the tournament.

Who won the 2024 T20 World Cup?

India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in the final. The tournament was co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, marking cricket's expansion into North America.

Which team has never won a T20 World Cup despite reaching the final?

New Zealand and South Africa have both reached T20 World Cup finals but never won the tournament. New Zealand lost to Australia in 2021, while South Africa lost to India in 2024.