ICC Men's T20 World Cup facts for kids
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ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy
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| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
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| Format | Twenty20 International |
| First edition | 2007  South Africa(as ICC World Twenty20) |
| Latest edition | 2024  West Indies United States |
| Next edition | 2026  India Sri Lanka |
| Tournament format | ↓Various |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Current champion |  India (2nd title) |
| Most successful | India England West Indies(2 titles each) |
| Most runs | Virat Kohli (1,292) |
| Most wickets |  Shakib Al Hasan (50) |
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a big international Twenty20 International cricket tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has organized it since 2007. It used to be called the ICC World Twenty20.
This exciting tournament usually happens every two years. However, there have been some changes. For example, the 2020 event was moved to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was meant to be in India. But it ended up being played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. This happened five years after the previous tournament in 2016.
As of 2024, there have been nine tournaments. A total of 24 different teams have played. Only the West Indies, England, and India have won the cup more than once. Each of these teams has won two titles.
The very first tournament was in 2007 in South Africa. India won it by beating Pakistan in the final. The 2009 tournament was in England. Pakistan, who were runners-up before, won this time. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final.
The third tournament was held in 2010. It was hosted by the West Indies. England beat Australia in the final. This was England's first big international cricket win. The fourth tournament was in Sri Lanka. The West Indies won by beating Sri Lanka. This was their first major win since 2004.
Bangladesh hosted the fifth tournament. Sri Lanka won by defeating India. They were the first team to reach three finals. India hosted the sixth tournament. The West Indies won again, beating England.
The seventh tournament was in the UAE. Australia won by defeating New Zealand. In 2022, England beat Pakistan in the final in Australia. They became the first men's team to hold both T20 and 50-over World Cups at the same time.
In the 2024 final, India won their second title. They beat South Africa in the West Indies and the United States. This made India, England, and West Indies the teams with the most T20 World Cup titles. India also became the first country to win the tournament without losing a single game.
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History of the T20 World Cup
| Year | Champions |
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| 2007 | India |
| 2009 |  Pakistan |
| 2010 | England |
| 2012 | West Indies |
| 2014 |  Sri Lanka |
| 2016 | West Indies (2) |
| 2021 |  Australia |
| 2022 | England (2) |
| 2024 | India (2) |
How Twenty20 Cricket Started
Cricket officials wanted a faster, more exciting game. This was to attract younger fans and more sponsors. So, in 2001, the idea of a 20-over game was suggested. Most county chairmen in England liked the idea.
Early Tournaments
The first official Twenty20 matches were played in England in 2003. These were between English counties. The new format was very popular. Crowds grew, and new tournaments started in other countries.
The first international Twenty20 match for men was in 2005. Australia played New Zealand in Auckland. The game was fun and light-hearted. Australia won easily.
First T20 World Cups
It was decided that the T20 World Cup would happen every two years. The first one was in 2007 in South Africa. India won by beating Pakistan.
To help teams prepare, a special qualifying tournament was created. This helped teams get ready for the main event. The second tournament was won by Pakistan. They beat Sri Lanka in England. The 2010 tournament was in the West Indies. England defeated Australia.
The 2012 tournament was in Sri Lanka. The West Indies won against the host nation. This was the first time an Asian country hosted the T20 World Cup.
More Teams Join In
The tournament grew bigger in 2014. It was held in Bangladesh. This was the first time 16 teams played. It included ten full member teams and six other teams. These six teams qualified through a special tournament. New teams like Nepal, Hong Kong, and the UAE played for the first time.
In 2018, the ICC decided to rename the tournament. It became the "T20 World Cup" from 2020 onwards. This was to make it more famous.
COVID-19 Changes
In 2020, the tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia was supposed to host in 2020. But the tournament was moved to India for 2021. However, due to more COVID-19 issues in India, it was played in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. India still remained the official host.
Tournament Grows to 20 Teams
In 2021, the ICC announced a big change. The Men's T20 World Cup would have 20 teams starting in 2024. These teams would be split into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group would move to the next stage.
The 2024 T20 World Cup was held in the West Indies and the United States. This was the first time the U.S. hosted an ICC World Cup. India won their second T20 World Cup title. They beat South Africa in the final in Barbados.
Future tournaments are already planned. India and Sri Lanka will host in 2026. Australia and New Zealand will host in 2028. England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland will host in 2030.
How the Tournament Works
Choosing Hosts
The International Cricket Council chooses the host countries. They look at bids from nations that want to hold the event. South Africa hosted in 2007. Then England, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka hosted. Bangladesh hosted in 2014, and India in 2016.
In 2021, India was the host. But matches were played in Oman and the UAE due to the pandemic. Australia hosted in 2022. The United States and West Indies co-hosted in 2024. This was the first time the U.S. hosted.
How Teams Qualify
All full member countries of the ICC automatically get a spot. Other ICC members have to play in a special qualifying tournament. This tournament is called the T20 World Cup Qualifier.
For the first tournament in 2007, qualification was based on a 50-over league. But since 2009, there's been a specific 20-over qualifying tournament. The number of teams qualifying has changed over time. It has been as few as two and as many as six.
Playing the Tournament
In each stage of the tournament, teams are ranked. This ranking is based on:
- Most points.
- More wins if points are equal.
- Better net run rate if wins are also equal.
- Lower bowling strike rate if still equal.
- The result of their head-to-head match if still equal.
If a match ends in a tie (both teams score the same runs), a "Super Over" decides the winner. If the Super Over is also a tie, more Super Overs are played until there's a winner. In the 2007 tournament, a "bowl-out" was used for ties.
The Trophy
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy is given to the winning team. It was made by Links of London. The trophy is made of silver and rhodium. It weighs about 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs). It stands 51 cm (20 inches) tall.
Tournament Results
| Ed. | Year | Host(s) | Final venue | Final | Teams | Winning Captain | ||
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| Winner | Result | Runner-up | ||||||
| 1 | 2007 |  South Africa |
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | India 157/5 (20 overs) |
India won by 5 runs (scorecard) |
Pakistan 152 all out (19.4 overs) |
12 | MS Dhoni |
| 2 | 2009 | England |
Lord's, London | Pakistan 139/2 (18.4 overs) |
Pakistan won by 8 wickets (scorecard) |
Sri Lanka 138/6 (20 overs) |
12 | Younis Khan |
| 3 | 2010 | West Indies |
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | England 148/3 (17 overs) |
England won by 7 wickets (scorecard) |
Australia 147/6 (20 overs) |
12 | Paul Collingwood |
| 4 | 2012 | Sri Lanka |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | West Indies 137/6 (20 overs) |
West Indies won by 36 runs (scorecard) |
Sri Lanka 101 all out (18.4 overs) |
12 | Daren Sammy |
| 5 | 2014 | Bangladesh |
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka | Sri Lanka 134/4 (17.5 overs) |
Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (scorecard) |
India 130/4 (20 overs) |
16 | Lasith Malinga |
| 6 | 2016 | India |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata | West Indies 161/6 (19.4 overs) |
West Indies won by 4 wickets (scorecard) |
England 155/9 (20 overs) |
16 | Daren Sammy |
| 7 | 2021 |
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Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Australia 173/2 (18.5 overs) |
Australia won by 8 wickets (scorecard) |
 New Zealand172/4 (20 overs) |
16 | Aaron Finch |
| 8 | 2022 | Australia |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | England 138/5 (19 overs) |
England won by 5 wickets (scorecard) |
Pakistan 137/8 (20 overs) |
16 | Jos Buttler |
| 9 | 2024 |
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Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | India 176/7 (20 overs) |
India won by 7 runs (scorecard) |
South Africa 169/8 (20 overs) |
20 | Rohit Sharma |
| 10 | 2026 | 20 | ||||||
| 11 | 2028 | 20 | ||||||
| 12 | 2030 |  England Ireland Scotland |
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Team Performance Overview
This table shows how well each team has done in the T20 World Cup. Teams are listed by their best result. Then by how many times they've played.
| Team | Appearances | Best result | Statistics | |||||||
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| Total | First | Latest | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | NR | Win % | ||
| India |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2007, 2024) | 52 | 35 | 15 | 1(1) | 1 | 69.60 |
| England |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2010, 2022) | 52 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 56.00 |
| West Indies |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2012, 2016) | 46 | 24 | 20 | 1(1) | 1 | 54.44 |
| Australia |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2021) | 47 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 63.82 |
| Pakistan |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2009) | 51 | 30 | 19 | 2(0) | 0 | 60.78 |
| Sri Lanka |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Champions (2014) | 54 | 32 | 21 | 1(1) | 0 | 60.18 |
| South Africa |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Runners-up (2024) | 49 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 66.66 |
| New Zealand |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Runners-up (2021) | 46 | 25 | 19 | 2(0) | 0 | 56.52 |
 Afghanistan |
7 | 2010 | 2024 | Semi-finals (2024) | 30 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Bangladesh |
9 | 2007 | 2024 | Super 8s (2007, 2024) | 45 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 27.27 |
 Ireland |
8 | 2009 | 2024 | Super 8s (2009) | 28 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 28.00 |
 United States |
1 | 2024 | 2024 | Super 8s (2024) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1(1) | 0 | 25.00 |
 Netherlands |
6 | 2009 | 2024 | Super 10s (2014) | 27 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 38.46 |
 Zimbabwe |
6 | 2007 | 2022 | Super 12s (2022) | 20 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 42.10 |
 Scotland |
6 | 2007 | 2024 | Super 12s (2021) | 22 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 35.00 |
 Namibia |
3 | 2021 | 2024 | Super 12s (2021) | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1(1) | 0 | 30.00 |
 Oman |
3 | 2016 | 2024 | First round (2016, 2021, 2024) | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1(0) | 1 | 27.77 |
 Nepal |
2 | 2014 | 2024 | First round (2014, 2024) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
 Hong Kong |
2 | 2014 | 2016 | First round (2014, 2016) | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
 United Arab Emirates |
2 | 2014 | 2022 | First round (2014, 2022) | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
 Papua New Guinea |
2 | 2021 | 2024 | First round (2021, 2024) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Canada |
1 | 2024 | 2024 | First round (2024) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
 Uganda |
1 | 2024 | 2024 | First round (2024) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
 Kenya |
1 | 2007 | 2007 | First round (2007) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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Source:ESPNcricinfo |
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Note:
- The number in bracket indicates number of wins in tied matches. These are decided by a "bowl-out" or "Super Over".
Team Results by Tournament
- Legend
- W – Champions (Won the tournament)
- RU – Runners-up (Lost in the final)
- SF – Semi-finalist (Reached the semi-finals)
- R2 – Round 2 (Reached the Super 8s, Super 10s, or Super 12s stage)
- R1 – Round 1 (Played in the first group stage)
- Q – Qualified (Will play in a future tournament)
- × – Withdrew (Pulled out of the tournament)
- ×× – Ineligible for qualification (Could not qualify due to suspension)
- TBD – Final position to be decided
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Host
Team |
2007 (12) |
2009 (12) |
2010 (12) |
2012 (12) |
2014 (16) |
2016 (16) |
2021 (16) |
2022 (16) |
2024 (20) |
2026 (20) |
2028 (20) |
 2030 (20) |
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| Afghanistan |
— | — | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R2 | R2 | SF | Q | 7 | ||
| Australia |
SF | R1 | RU | SF | R2 | R2 | W | R2 | R2 | Q | Q | 9 | |
| Bangladesh |
R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | Q | 9 | ||
| Canada |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | R1 | 1 | |||
| England |
R2 | R2 | W | R2 | R2 | RU | SF | W | SF | Q | Q | 9 | |
| Hong Kong |
— | — | — | — | R1 | R1 | — | — | — | 2 | |||
| India |
W | R2 | R2 | R2 | RU | SF | R2 | SF | W | Q | 9 | ||
| Ireland |
— | R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 | Q | Q | 8 | |
| Kenya |
R1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |||
| Namibia |
— | — | — | — | — | — | R2 | R1 | R1 | 3 | |||
| Nepal |
— | — | — | — | R1 | — | — | — | R1 | 2 | |||
| Netherlands |
— | R1 | — | — | R2 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 | 6 | |||
| New Zealand |
SF | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | SF | RU | SF | R1 | Q | Q | 9 | |
| Oman |
— | — | — | — | — | R1 | R1 | — | R1 | 3 | |||
| Pakistan |
RU | W | SF | SF | R2 | R2 | SF | RU | R1 | Q | 9 | ||
| Papua New Guinea |
— | — | — | — | — | — | R1 | — | R1 | 2 | |||
| Scotland |
R1 | R1 | — | — | — | R1 | R2 | R1 | R1 | Q | 6 | ||
| South Africa |
R2 | SF | R2 | R2 | SF | R2 | R2 | R2 | RU | Q | 9 | ||
| Sri Lanka |
R2 | RU | SF | RU | W | R2 | R2 | R2 | R1 | Q | 9 | ||
| United Arab Emirates |
— | — | — | — | R1 | — | — | R1 | — | 2 | |||
| Uganda |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | R1 | 1 | |||
| United States |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | R2 | Q | 1 | ||
| West Indies |
R1 | SF | R2 | W | SF | W | R2 | R1 | R2 | Q | 9 | ||
| Zimbabwe |
R1 | × | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | ×× | R2 | — | 6 |
New Teams in Each Tournament
This table shows which teams made their first appearance in each T20 World Cup.
| Year | Teams | Total |
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| 2007 | Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe |
12 |
| 2009 | Ireland, Netherlands |
2 |
| 2010 | Afghanistan |
1 |
| 2012 | none | 0 |
| 2014 | Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Nepal |
3 |
| 2016 | Oman |
1 |
| 2021 | Namibia, Papua New Guinea |
2 |
| 2022 | none | 0 |
| 2024 | Canada, Uganda, United States |
3 |
| Total | 24 |
Other Tournament Results
How Host Teams DidThis table shows how well the teams hosting the tournament performed.
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How Defending Champions DidThis table shows how well the team that won the previous tournament performed.
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Tournament Records
These are some of the top records in the T20 World Cup.
| T20 World Cup records | |||
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| Batting Records | |||
| Most runs | Virat Kohli |
1,292 (2012-2024) | |
| Highest average (min. 20 innings played) | 58.72 (2012–2024) | ||
| Highest score in one match | Brendon McCullum v Bangladesh |
123 (2012) | |
| Highest strike rate (min. 500 balls faced) | Jos Buttler |
147.23 (2012–2024) | |
| Most fifty+ scores | Virat Kohli |
15 (2012–2024) | |
| Most hundreds | Chris Gayle |
2 (2007–2021) | |
| Most sixes (home runs) | 63 (2007–2021) | ||
| Highest partnership (runs by two batters) | Jos Buttler & Alex Hales v India |
170* (2022) | |
| Most runs in one tournament | Virat Kohli |
319 (2014) | |
| Bowling Records | |||
| Most wickets (outs) | Shakib Al Hasan |
50 (2007–2024) | |
| Best bowling average (min. 400 balls bowled) | Anrich Nortje |
11.40 (2021–2024) | |
| Best strike rate (min. 400 balls bowled) | Wanindu Hasaranga |
11.72 (2022–2024) | |
| Best economy rate (min. 400 balls bowled) | Jasprit Bumrah |
5.44 (2021–2024) | |
| Best bowling figures in one match | Ajantha Mendis v Zimbabwe |
6 wickets for 8 runs (2012) | |
| Most wickets in one tournament | Fazalhaq Farooqi and Arshdeep Singh |
17 (2024) | |
| Fielding Records | |||
| Most dismissals (wicket-keeper) | MS Dhoni |
32 (2007–2016) | |
| Most catches (fielder) | AB De Villiers |
23 (2007–2016) | |
| Team Records | |||
| Highest team score | Sri Lanka (v Kenya) |
260/6 (2007) | |
| Lowest team score | Netherlands (v Sri Lanka) |
39 (2014) | |
| Uganda (v West Indies) |
39 (2024) | ||
| Highest win percentage (min. 10 matches played) | India |
69.60% (played 52, won 35, lost 15) (2007–2024) | |
| Largest victory (by runs) | Sri Lanka (v Kenya) |
172 runs (2007) | |
| Highest total runs in a match | England v South Africa |
459/12 (2016) | |
| Lowest total runs in a match | Netherlands v Sri Lanka |
79/11 (2014) | |
| Most consecutive wins | India & South Africa |
8 - both in 2024 | |
Awards by Tournament
| Year | Winning Captain | Player of the final | Player of the tournament | Most runs | Most wickets |
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| 2007 | MS Dhoni |
Irfan Pathan |
Shahid Afridi |
Matthew Hayden (265) |
Umar Gul (13) |
| 2009 | Younus Khan |
Shahid Afridi |
Tillakaratne Dilshan |
Tillakaratne Dilshan (317) |
Umar Gul (13) |
| 2010 | Paul Collingwood |
Craig Kieswetter |
Kevin Pietersen |
Mahela Jayawardene (302) |
Dirk Nannes (14) |
| 2012 | Darren Sammy |
Marlon Samuels |
Shane Watson |
Shane Watson (249) |
Ajantha Mendis (15) |
| 2014 | Lasith Malinga |
Kumar Sangakkara |
Virat Kohli |
Virat Kohli (319) |
Imran Tahir / Ahsan Malik (12) |
| 2016 | Darren Sammy |
Marlon Samuels |
Tamim Iqbal (295) |
Mohammad Nabi (12) |
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| 2021 | Aaron Finch |
Mitchell Marsh |
David Warner |
Babar Azam (303) |
Wanindu Hasaranga (16) |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler |
Sam Curran |
Sam Curran |
Virat Kohli (296) |
Wanindu Hasaranga (15) |
| 2024 | Rohit Sharma |
Virat Kohli |
Jasprit Bumrah |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (281) |
Fazalhaq Farooqi / Arshdeep Singh (17) |
| 2026 | To Be Decided | ||||
| 2028 | |||||
| 2030 | |||||
See also
In Spanish: Copa Mundial de Críquet Twenty20 para niños
- List of Twenty20 International records
- Cricket World Cup
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup
- ICC Champions Trophy
- ICC World Test Championship
