History of T20 World. Most important movements of T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2026.
The first-ever T20 World Cup was held in South Africa and completely changed the future of cricket.
2007 – ICC World Twenty20 (South Africa)
The first-ever T20 World Cup was held in South Africa and completely changed the future of cricket. Young players like Yuvraj Singh became global stars after hitting six sixes in an over against England. The final between India and Pakistan became historic, where MS Dhoni led India to victory. This tournament made T20 cricket popular worldwide and later inspired leagues like the IPL.
2009 – ICC World Twenty20 (England)
Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup under captain Younis Khan. In the final, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka with a brilliant all-round performance by Shahid Afridi. This victory was very emotional for Pakistan cricket fans and restored pride after the 2007 final loss.
2010 – ICC World Twenty20 (West Indies)
England won their first ICC trophy by defeating Australia in the final. Kevin Pietersen was one of the key performers. This tournament showed England’s improvement in the shorter format and marked a new era in English white-ball cricket.
2012 – ICC World Twenty20 (Sri Lanka)
The West Indies lifted their first T20 World Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Marlon Samuels played a match-winning innings. The tournament is also remembered for the rise of Chris Gayle as the “Universe Boss” of T20 cricket.
2014 – ICC World Twenty20 (Bangladesh)
Sri Lanka finally won their first T20 World Cup after finishing runners-up twice. Kumar Sangakkara scored a brilliant 52* in the final against India. This victory was a perfect farewell gift for Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in T20 internationals.
2016 – ICC World Twenty20 (India)
West Indies became the first team to win two T20 World Cups. The final is remembered for Carlos Brathwaite hitting four consecutive sixes in the last over against England. Ben Stokes was the bowler in that dramatic finish.
2021 – ICC Men's T20 World Cup (UAE & Oman)
Australia won their first-ever T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand in the final. Mitchell Marsh and David Warner were key players. This tournament was postponed from 2020 due to COVID-19.
2022 – ICC Men's T20 World Cup (Australia)
England became the second team after West Indies to win two T20 titles. In the final, Ben Stokes played a match-winning innings against Pakistan. England held both the ODI (2019) and T20 (2022) World Cups at the same time.
2024 – ICC Men's T20 World Cup (USA & West Indies)
This tournament was historic because it was the first ICC event hosted by the USA. India won the title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Virat Kohli played a crucial innings, while Jasprit Bumrah was outstanding with the ball. It marked India’s second T20 World Cup title after 2007.
2026 – ICC Men's T20 World Cup (India & Sri Lanka)
The 2026 T20 World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It is expected to feature strong competition among top teams like India, Pakistan, England, Australia, and New Zealand. The tournament continues to expand globally, promoting T20 cricket in new regions and attracting millions of fans worldwide.
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