The presentation of the T20I format in 2005 began a modern insurgency in worldwide cricket. This format soon got to be the foremost engaging and curiously one catching the viewers’ attention. It moreover made a difference in progressing the reach of the game given a shorter length of match time. Afterward in 2007, the International Cricket Council (ICC) conducted the first-ever World Cup in 20-over cricket. Total 8 editions are already concluded, the 9th edition will soon be starting from 2nd June, 2024 in the USA & West Indies.
All T20 World Cup Winners List, Finalist and Player of the Tournament
Year | Winner | Finalist | Player of the Tournament |
2007 | India | Pakistan | Shahid Afridi |
2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Tilakratne Dilshan |
2010 | England | Australia | Kevin Pieterson |
2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | Shane Watson |
2014 | Sri Lanka | India | Virat Kohli |
2016 | West Indies | England | Virat Kohli |
2021 | Australia | New Zealand | David Warner |
2022 | England | Pakistan | Sam Curran |
2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Below we are listing out details of the winners of all the editions of the T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2022:
T20 World Cup 2022 Winner : England
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In the 2022 T20 World Cup, England was crowned as champions for the second time. Their campaign started with a shock when they lost against Ireland in a Super 12 match but later they won crucial matches against New Zealand and Sri Lanka and reached semifinals. In the Semifinals, England's 10-wicket victory over India in the semifinal was a particularly dominant performance. In the finals, England emerged victorious against Pakistan by 5 wickets. Sam Curran was awarded the player of the match in the final.
T20 World Cup 2021 Winner : Australia
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Australia’s journey to the finals wasn’t a cakewalk. They lost their opening match to England but came back strong, winning all their remaining matches including a convincing win against Pakistan in the semi-finals.The final match between Australia and New Zealand was played on November 14, 2024 in Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While Mitchell Marsh was the hero of the final, David Warner's consistent batting throughout the tournament earned him the Player of the Tournament award.
T20 World Cup 2016 Winner: West Indies
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West Indies got to be the first group to win the T20 World Cup twice with their triumph within the 2016 version. They crushed India within the second semi-final whereas England won against New Zealand by 7 wickets within the first semi-final. In the end, the English side posted a total of 155/9 with the assistance of a 54-run thump from Joe Root. For the foremost part of the chase, England were ahead and required 19 runs within the final over. In any case, Carlos Brathwaite made history by hitting four continuous sixes within the final over to win the trophy for his nation. Marlon Samuels scored 85* (66) and became the player of the match in the final.
T20 World Cup 2014 Winner: Sri Lanka
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After losing multiple finals of ICC tournaments, the Sri Lankan team finally got the taste of victory in the 2014 T20 World Cup. They were up against India, who had earlier defeated South Africa in the semi-final, in the final. On the other hand, Sri Lanka reached the finals after defeating West Indies by 27 runs.
Batting first, India made a below-par score of 130/4 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli was the top scorer for the team with 77 runs off 58 balls. Sri Lanka chased the target quite comfortably with Kumar Sangakkara hitting a fifty. They won the game by 6 wickets with 13 balls to spare.
T20 World Cup Winner 2012: West Indies
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The 2012 edition of the T20 World Cup brought back some glory for the West Indies team after a long time. In the first semi-final of this tournament, Sri Lanka demolished Pakistan to register a victory by 16 runs. While in the second semi-final, West Indies won by a big margin of 74 runs against Australia.
While batting first in the final, West Indies were in serious trouble but Marlon Samuels held one end to power them to a respectable total of 137/6. He smashed 78 runs off 56 balls with the help of 3 fours and 6 sixes. The Sri Lankan team could not pose a challenge in the final and got dismissed for 101 runs losing the match by 36 runs.
T20 World Cup 2010 Winner: England
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The 2010 version of the T20 World Cup was the first-ever ICC trophy win for England’s men’s group. Within the semi-final 1, England won against Sri Lanka by 7 wickets with 24 balls remaining. They met Australia within the final who traveled over the defending champions Pakistan by 3 wickets within the second semi-final. Batting first, Australia managed to score 147/6 with a few late blows from David Hussey and Cameron White. England misplaced their first wicket early within the chase but Craig Kieswetter played a superb thump of 63 runs to guarantee a win for his side. England won by 7 wickets in 17 overs to lift the title.
T20 World Cup 2009 Winner : Pakistan
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After losing out on a chance to win the trophy within the inaugural version, Pakistan came back unequivocally in 2009 to win the title. They crushed South Africa by 7 runs within the first semi-final, whereas on the other hand, Sri Lanka won the second semi-final against West Indies. In the ultimate match, Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and chose to bat first. The group may score only 138/6 in 20 overs with captain Sangakkara hitting 64 runs off 52 balls. Within the chase, Shahid Afridi played a fine thump of 54 runs to assist Pakistan to win the trophy with 8 balls to spare.
T20 World Cup 2007 Winner - India
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