The T20 World Cup was first Started in 2007, It was held in South Africa, where a new form of Cricket came into the Limelight, an Unknown territory then, today it has become the most-watched tournament in the history of T20 Cricket. The ICC T20 World Cup takes place once every two years, With the previous edition being held in Australia in 2022. This is the first time that there will be 20 teams fighting for the coveted title In the USA and the West Indies.
The Indian Cricket Team won the Inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, They defeated the Arch Rivals Pakistan In Joburg by a margin of 5 runs. This World Cup is also remembered due to the heroics Created by Yuvraj Singh as he smashed 6 sixes in an of England's Stuart Broad in an over in a Super 6 game.
England are the reigning champions of this tournament, they defeated Pakistan in the final held at the Iconic MCG in 2022. Chasing a modest total of 135 England romped home by 5 wickets.
In between, West Indies won the tournament twice in 2012 and 2016, Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 2014, Meanwhile, England won this title twice in 2010 and 2022, whereas, Australia and Pakistan won a title each in 2021 and 2009 respectively.
Year | Winners | Runners up | Win Margin |
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2007 | India | Pakistan | 5 Runs |
2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets |
2010 | England | Australia | 7 wickets |
2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 36 runs |
2014 | Sri Lanka | India | 6 wickets |
2016 | West Indies | England | 4 wickets |
2021 | Australia | New Zealand | 8 wickets |
2022 | England | Pakistan | 5 wickets |