T20 World Cup Winners List Till Date

Historical Overview:

The ICC T20 World Cup, introduced in 2007, marked a revolutionary shift in cricketing dynamics, embracing the fast-paced and electrifying essence of Twenty20 cricket. Originating in South Africa, the inaugural tournament set the stage for a new era in cricket, captivating audiences with its high-octane matches and showcasing the raw power and finesse of the shortest format of the game. Since then, the T20 World Cup has evolved into a global spectacle, traversing continents and captivating fans worldwide. With each edition, the tournament has witnessed gripping encounters, unexpected twists, and the emergence of new cricketing heroes. From India's historic triumph in the inaugural edition to the West Indies' back-to-back victories in 2012 and 2016, the T20 World Cup has left an indelible mark on cricketing history, shaping the landscape of the sport and elevating the stature of its winners.

The World Cup is something that instantly boosts every cricket lover's adrenaline. Millions of people are pumped with loud cheers to their favorite teams. This time, it's only going to get bigger and better with the 2022 World Cup, which the entire world is looking forward to. Let's show you the T20 world cup winners to date so that you can learn more about the history of the T20 world cup in all its glory.

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1. 2007 - India

Squad: MS Dhoni (captain and wicket-keeper), Yuvraj Singh (vice-captain), Ajit Agarkar, Piyush Chawla, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Joginder Sharma, Dinesh Karthik, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, RP Singh, S. Sreesanth, Robin Uthappa.

India is the undisputed number one under the T20 world cup winners list. 15 years ago, India defeated Pakistan and won the World Cup for the first time. At that time, Dhoni was just crowned as the captain and already won the first-ever T20 world cup that was hosted in South Africa! What made this world cup better is India and Pakistan meeting in the finals. They are known to have one of the biggest rivalries in the world! With no major experiences for the young bulls for both India and Pakistan, Dhoni and his boys in blue managed to prevail victorious as they beat Pakistan in this nail-biter of a game. This was also the beginning of Dhoni’s era!

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2. 2009 - Pakistan

Squad: Ahmed Shehzad, Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik,mYounis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul, Mohammad Aamer, Saeed Ajmal, Fawad Alam, Sohail Tanvir, Shahzaib Hasan, Abdul Razzaq.

Next up on the T20 world cup winners list is Pakistan. They were indeed looking for a major redemption and comeback. Pakistan came back much stronger under Younis Khan’s captaincy from their previous World Cup loss. They defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, resulting in a magnificent victory. Umar Gul bagged 13 wickets and became the highest wicket-taker of the series who played a major role in their championship!

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3. 2010 - England

Squad: MJ Lumb, C Kieswetter, KP Pietersen, PD Collingwood, EJG Morgan, LJ Wright, TT Bresnan, SCJ Broad, GP Swann, MH Yardy, RJ Sidebottom, RS Bopara.

Following that, next on our T20 world cup winners list, we have one of the most powerful teams in the cricket industry, none other than England. The 2010 T20 world cup was held on the island of West Indies. The World Cup finally came down to 2 teams, Australia and England who have the oldest rivalry in the history of cricket! But with the brilliant captaincy and strategy of Paul Collingwood, The English team emerged victorious.

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4. 2012 - West Indies

Squad: Darren Bravo, Johnson Charles, Denesh Ramdin, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Daren sammy, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Dwayne Smith, Samuel Badree, Fidel Edwards, Ravi Rampaul.

West Indies is known for its fast-paced bowlers and heavy-hitting batsmen. In the 2012 World Cup, the West Indies defeated Sri Lanka on their home turf. Yes, we all know that Sri Lanka is one of the most versatile teams in cricket, but the West Indies, with their Caribbean power and strength, showed that they’re no less! Not to forget Marlon Samuels and his outstanding game, which earned him the title of man of the match. Their aggressive style of the game came in handy for the Indies!

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5. 2014 - Sri Lanka

Squad: Dinesh Chandimal (c), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kusal Perera, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Rangana Herath, Sachithra Senanayake, Ajantha Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, Lasith Malinga.

Looking at the list, teams come back with a redemption! After falling short to the Indies in 2012, the Lanka lions came back with a high level of determination and motivation. In 2014, Sri Lanka won by six wickets against team India. Lasith Malinga’s fierce bowling and great captaincy gave an edge to the Lanka Lions which helped them win the tournament along with Kumara Sangakara’s brilliant 50 in the finals.

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6. 2016 - West Indies

Squad: Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Denesh Ramdin, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Andre Fletcher, Daren Sammy, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Samuel Badree, Sulieman Benn, Ashley Nurse, Jerome Taylor.

“Carlos Brathwaite, Remember the name” How can we forget those words? We have the West Indies, who reclaimed the 2016 World Cup title by defeating England, which is also one of the strongest cricket teams in the world. As previously stated, the West Indies are a strong Caribbean power when it comes to batting and bowling. The impeccable performance of Carlos Brathwaite and his consecutive four sixes made it look like a piece of cake and bullied Ben Stokes by helping West Indies win their 2nd T20 World Cup. It also became one of the most notable glimpses that will undoubtedly go down in cricket history.

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7. 2021 - Australia

Squad: Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

The 2021 World Cup brought the sleeping giants back onto the throne. Yes, it was most certainly Australia’s year. Australia has the most long-form World Cup wins (50 overs) to their name and were yet to take the T20 Cup to their home. They accomplished this feat in no time! They had to face their long time rivalry since World War - I, the Kiwis. They won everyone’s heart but Aussies showed everyone why they’re considered to be the best. Mitchell Marsh’s crucial 77 helped Australia achieve their maiden T20 championship. David Warner was awarded the player of the tournament for his excellent performance throughout the campaign!

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7. 2022 - England

Squad: Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Philip Salt, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Alex Hales, Adil Rasid.

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