The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a premier T20 International cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). For the uninitiated, this shorter and more dynamic version of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup features matches lasting only 20 overs, making for a faster-paced and more exciting game. The T20 format emphasises power-hitting and aggressive batting, creating a thrilling spectacle for fans.
The T20 match format is designed to be more accessible and engaging for fans, with a shorter duration and a greater number of boundaries and sixes. This format sets the ICC Men"s T20 World Cup apart from the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, offering a more intense and fast-paced game. Millions of enthusiasts and fans worldwide have been religiously following the tournament unfolding in the US and West Indies. The final match of the 2024 ICC Men"s T20 World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024. Indian men"s cricket team under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma will face off against South Africa"s team at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
| Men’s T20 World Cup Year | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | India | Pakistan |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | England | Australia |
| 2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2016 | West Indies | England |
| 2021 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2022 | England | Pakistan |
| 2024 | India | South Africa |
Here"s a closer look at all the ICC Men"s T20 World Cup match winners from 2007 to 2024.
Pakistan"s response was initially sluggish, but Misbah-ul-Haq refused to give up. He blasted Harbhajan for three crucial sixes in the 17th over, and Sohail Tanvir joined in with two sixes off Sreesanth"s next over. With 20 needed off the final two overs, RP Singh bowled an incredible penultimate over, conceding just seven runs. The unheralded Joginder Sharma was given the ball for the final over, and India won the match by just five runs, becoming the first-ever ICC Men"s T20 World Cup champion.
Sri Lanka managed 138/6 in their 20 overs, setting a target for Pakistan. Pakistan reached the target runs in 18.4 overs, with Shahid Afridi hitting the winning runs. Tillakaratne Dilshan was named Man of the Series, while Afridi earned the Man of the Match award.
Australia posted 147 for 6 in their 20 overs, setting a target for England. England"s first wicket fell early, but Kieswetter and Pietersen took control with a 111-run partnership for the second wicket. Morgan and Collingwood then completed the chase with three overs to spare. Kieswetter was awarded Man of the Match for his maiden international T20 half-century, while Pietersen was named Player of the Tournament.
West Indies scored 137 for 6, adding 108 runs in the last ten overs. Despite Kumar Sangakara"s efforts, tight bowling restricted Sri Lanka to 39 for one after eight overs. Mahela Jayawardene top-scored for Sri Lanka with 33 runs, while Sunil Narine produced impressive figures of 9-3 in 3.4 overs. Samuels was awarded Man of the Match for his all-round performance, contributing with the bat and taking 1-15 in his four overs of bowling.
Kumar Sangakkara was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive performance. Sri Lanka won the toss and fielded first, marking the last T20 International for Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Mahela Jayawardene made history by becoming the first batsman to reach 1000 runs in the ICC Men"s T20 World Cup.
England posted 155/9 after their 20 overs, but the West Indies" batting depth kept them in the game. Samuels finished with an unbeaten 85 off 66, the highest score in T20 World Cup final history, earning him the Man of the Match award.
The West Indies" victory marked their fourth ICC world championship, making them the first team to win both the men"s and women"s T20 World Cup titles on the same day.
New Zealand made history by reaching their first ICC Men"s T20 World Cup 2021 final, defeating England by five wickets in the semi-finals. In the final, Australia emerged victorious, defeating New Zealand by eight wickets to claim their first T20 World Cup title. David Warner was declared Player of the Tournament, while Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Match.
With this win, England became the first men"s team to hold both the ODI (50-over) and T20 World Cup titles simultaneously, having also won the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final. Ben Stokes became just the fifth player to record half-centuries in multiple ICC World Cup (ODI or T20) finals.
As India lifted its second T20 World Cup trophy and fourth overall, senior squad members Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and coach Rahul Dravid announced their retirement from the short format of the game.