T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007-2021

If you have not been entertained by the chaos of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 currently ongoing in Australia, you are definitely living under a rock. The World Cup began on 16th October in Kardinia Park Stadium and will end at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13th November. The T20 format for the World Cup had been introduced by the ICC in 2007 and since then it has grown to be the most popular format in the cricketing world. The T20 World Cup is held every two years. Many teams have played in the league so far and there have been quite a few T20 World Cup Winners so far.

T20 World Cup Winners List:

So far, there have been 7 editions of the tournament giving the world 6 T20 World Cup Winners. Let’s have a detailed look at the T20 World Cup Winners right from 2007.

2007 T20 World Cup Winners: India

India Team won T20 World Cup in 2007
Image Credit: **Twitter \ ICC \ News 18**

Irrespective of the fact that the T20 was a new format, the Dhon-led Indian team was successful in lifting the trophy in the first edition of the T20 World Cup. In the Finals, the men in blue defeated their arch-rivals Pakistan by 5-runs in Johannesburg, South Africa. For Indians, the most memorable incident of the tournament was Yuvraj Singh’s 6-sixes in an over against Stuart Broad.

Highest run-scorer: Matthew Hayden (265)

Highest wickets: Umar Gul (7)

2009 T20 World Cup Winners: Pakistan

Pakistan Team won T20 World Cup in 2009
Image Credit: **ICC Cricket**

Bouncing back from their previous defeat, Pakistan went on to win the finals against Sri Lanka. Earlier in the tournament, they had lost against the hosts England and runner-up Sri Lanka but still managed a comfortable 8-wicket win.

Highest run-scorer: Tillakaratne Dilshan (317)

Highest wickets: Umar Gul (13)

Also Read: Is it going to be India Vs Pakistan for T20 World Cup 2022 Finals? The Story So Far

2010 T20 World Cup Winners: England

**England Team won T20 World Cup in 2010**
**Image Credit:** **rediff.com**

The third edition of the tournament was won by England against their Ashes rivals Australia. They were the first non-Asian winners of the ICC event defeating Australia easily by 7 wickets. Held in the West Indies, this was the first World Cup title across all formats for the English.

Highest run-scorer: Mahela Jayawardane (302)

Highest wickets: Dirk Nannes (14)

2012 T20 World Cup Winners: West Indies

**West Indies Team won T20 World Cup in 2012**
**Image Credit:** **sportsmirchi.com**

In 2012, the Caribbean super-hitting team West Indies were unstoppable as they went on to defeat the hosts, Sri Lanka. The final match was completely one-sided as West Indies won by 36 runs taking out the entire Lankan team.

Highest run-scorer: Shane Watson (249)

Highest wickets: Ajantha Mendis (15)

2014 T20 World Cup Winners: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Team won T20 World Cup in 2014 — **Sri Lanka Team won T20 World Cup in 201**4
**Image Credit:** **espncricinfo.com**

As the two neighbours battled out in the finale, Sri Lanka emerged victorious over India and won the final by six wickets. This was a happy farewell for the Sri Lanka legends Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara.

Highest run-scorer: Virat Kohli (319)

Highest wickets: Imran Tahir & Ahsan Malik (12)

2016 T20 World Cup Winners: West Indies

West Indies Team won T20 World Cup in 2016 — **West Indies** **Team won T20 World Cup in 2016**
**Image Credit:** **Indiagk.net**

Winning a last-over thriller, West Indies went on to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for the 2nd time after defeating England in India. The Caribbean power hitters were untamable and it was a match for the history books.

Highest run-scorer: Tamim Iqbal (295)

Highest wickets: Mohammad Nabi (12)

2021 T20 World Cup Winners: Australia

Australia Team won T20 World Cup in 2021
Image Credit: **cricket.com.au**

Australia went on to lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy by defeating New Zealand. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh put up a stellar show with the bat as Josh Hazelwood was exceptional with the ball.

Highest run-scorer: Babar Azam (303)

Highest wickets: Wanindu Hasaranga (16)

While the 2022 T20 World Cup has reached the semi-finals stage. It is to see if India, Pakistan or England win their second title.

Will the cricketing world see a final showdown of India vs Pakistan on 13th November, Sunday?

Fingers crossed!

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T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007-2021