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T20 World Cup Hall of Fame

From the miracle in Johannesburg to the triumph in Barbados. A complete history of the ICC Men’s T20
World Cup champions, key moments, and legacy.

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2026
T20 WORLD CUP 2026

Host: India & Sri Lanka

India’s Historic Defence

Winner: India 🏆
Runner-up: New Zealand

Final Venue
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Player of Tournament
Sanju Samson (IND)
Most Runs
Sahibzada Farhan (383)
Most Wickets
Bumrah & Varun (14 each)
Most Sixes
Sanju Samson (24)

Turning Points

  • Sanju Samson’s back-to-back 89s vs England (semi-final) and New Zealand (final).
  • Sahibzada Farhan’s 383 runs — breaking Virat Kohli’s 2014 single-edition record.
  • Jasprit Bumrah’s 4/15 in the final dismantling New Zealand chasing 256.


📅 Full Schedule & Results

Legacy

India became the first team in history to defend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, claiming their third crown with a dominant 96-run victory — cementing their status as the greatest T20 team of all time.

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2024
T20 WORLD CUP 2024

Host: USA & West Indies

India Ends the Drought

Winner: India 🏆
Runner-up: South Africa

Final Venue
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Player of Tournament
Jasprit Bumrah (IND)
Most Runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (281)
Most Wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi (17)
Most Sixes
Nicholas Pooran (17)

Turning Points

  • The USA defeating Pakistan in a historic group stage upset.
  • Afghanistan reaching their first-ever World Cup semi-final.
  • Suryakumar Yadav’s juggling boundary catch in the final over to dismiss David
    Miller.

Legacy

India ended a 13-year ICC trophy wait with an undefeated campaign. It
marked
the perfect T20I farewell for legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja.

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2022
T20 WORLD CUP 2022

Host: Australia

England’s Double Glory

Winner: England
Runner-up: Pakistan

Final Venue
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Player of Tournament
Sam Curran (ENG)
Most Runs
Virat Kohli (296)
Most Wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga (15)
Most Sixes
Sikandar Raza (11)

Turning Points

  • Virat Kohli’s magical 82* vs Pakistan in a thriller at the MCG.
  • The Netherlands shocking South Africa, clearing Pakistan’s path to the
    semi-finals.
  • Ben Stokes’ gritty 52* in the final to anchor the chase.

Legacy

England became the first men’s team to hold both the ODI
(50-over) and T20
World Cup titles simultaneously, cementing their white-ball dynasty.

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2021
T20 WORLD CUP 2021

Host: UAE & Oman

Australia’s Maiden Title

Winner: Australia
Runner-up: New Zealand

Final Venue
Dubai International Stadium
Player of Tournament
David Warner (AUS)
Most Runs
Babar Azam (303)
Most Wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga (16)
Most Sixes
Jos Buttler (13)

Turning Points

  • Shaheen Afridi’s destructive opening spell against India.
  • Matthew Wade’s three consecutive sixes off Shaheen in the semi-final.
  • Mitchell Marsh’s power-hitting (77*) in the final.

Legacy

Australia finally completed their trophy cabinet. The
tournament was defined
by the “toss factor,” with chasing teams winning almost every night game.

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2016
T20 WORLD CUP 2016

Host: India

“Radioactive” West Indies

Winner: West Indies
Runner-up: England

Final Venue
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Player of Tournament
Virat Kohli (IND)
Most Runs
Tamim Iqbal (295)
Most Wickets
Mohammad Nabi (12)
Most Sixes
Tamim Iqbal (14)

Turning Points

  • Carlos Brathwaite hitting 4 consecutive sixes in the final over:
    “Remember the name!”
  • Lendl Simmons riding his luck (caught off no-balls) to knock India out
    in the semis.
  • West Indies completing a treble (U19, Women’s, and Men’s titles) in the
    same year.

Legacy

Established West Indies as the undisputed kings of the
T20 format with their
second title, characterized by raw power and flair.

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2014
T20 WORLD CUP 2014

Host: Bangladesh

Legends’ Farewell

Winner: Sri Lanka
Runner-up: India

Final Venue
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
Player of Tournament
Virat Kohli (IND)
Most Runs
Virat Kohli (319)
Most Wickets
Imran Tahir (12)
Most Sixes
Stephan Myburgh (13)

Turning Points

  • Rangana Herath’s magical 5/3 against New Zealand defending 119.
  • Sri Lanka’s disciplined death bowling keeping Yuvraj Singh quiet in
    the final.
  • Current legends Sangakkara and Jayawardene retiring from T20Is with
    a win.

Legacy

Sri Lanka broke their “final hoodoo” after multiple
runners-up finishes in
global events, giving a golden generation the send-off they deserved.

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2012
T20 WORLD CUP 2012

Host: Sri Lanka

Caribbean Resurgence

Winner: West Indies
Runner-up: Sri Lanka

Final Venue
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Player of Tournament
Shane Watson (AUS)
Most Runs
Shane Watson (249)
Most Wickets
Ajantha Mendis (15)
Most Sixes
Chris Gayle (16)

Turning Points

  • Marlon Samuels’ lone warrior innings (78 off 56) in the final
    when others failed.
  • Chris Gayle’s semi-final blitz against Australia.
  • The “Gangnam Style” celebration becoming the tournament’s
    trademark.

Legacy

West Indies’ first global trophy since 1979 (ODI
World Cup), reigniting
passion for cricket in the Caribbean.

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2010
T20 WORLD CUP 2010

Host: West Indies

The First Trophy

Winner: England
Runner-up: Australia

Final Venue
Kensington Oval, Barbados
Player of Tournament
Kevin Pietersen (ENG)
Most Runs
Mahela Jayawardene (302)
Most Wickets
Dirk Nannes (14)
Most Sixes
Cameron White (12)

Turning Points

  • Michael Hussey’s miracle chase (60 off 24) in the semi-final
    to stun Pakistan.
  • Kevin Pietersen’s consistent dominance with the bat.
  • England winning their first-ever ICC global tournament.

Legacy

England finally won an ICC global event,
shedding their conservative approach
and adopting a modern, aggressive style.

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2009
T20 WORLD CUP 2009

Host: England

Pakistan’s Redemption

Winner: Pakistan
Runner-up: Sri Lanka

Final Venue
Lord’s, London
Player of Tournament
Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL)
Most Runs
Tillakaratne Dilshan (317)
Most Wickets
Umar Gul (13)
Most Sixes
Yuvraj Singh (9)

Turning Points

  • Shahid Afridi’s match-winning all-round performances in
    both the semi-final and final.
  • Umar Gul’s reverse swing masterclass (5/6) vs New
    Zealand.
  • Dilshan inventing the “Dilscoop” shot.

Legacy

A unifying victory for the nation just
months after the terror attack on the
Sri Lankan team in Lahore.

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2007
T20 WORLD CUP 2007

Host: South Africa

The Revolution Begins

Winner: India 🏆
Runner-up:
Pakistan

Final Venue
Wanderers, Johannesburg
Player of Tournament
Shahid Afridi (PAK)
Most Runs
Matthew Hayden (265)
Most Wickets
Umar Gul (13)
Most Sixes
Craig McMillan (13)

Turning Points

  • Yuvraj Singh hitting 6 sixes in an over vs England.
  • The India-Pakistan “Bowl-out” in the group stage.
  • Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop shot to Sreesanth in the final
    over.

Legacy

The unexpected success of this
tournament birthed the IPL and changed the
economy and speed of cricket forever.

ICC T20 World Cup • Comprehensive Guide • 2007–2026

T20 World Cup Hall of Fame: All-Time Legends, Records & Iconic Moments

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the most explosive team competition in cricket — a tournament that has produced last-ball thrillers, history-defying chases, and performances that belong permanently in the sport’s folklore. From MS Dhoni’s calm nerve in Johannesburg in 2007 to India’s unprecedented title defence in Ahmedabad in 2026, the Hall of Fame of T20 cricket spans nearly two decades of brilliance. This is the complete guide to every champion, every record-holder, and every defining moment across all 10 editions.

T20 World Cup at a Glance

StatDetail
First edition2007 — South Africa (Inaugural ICC World Twenty20)
Latest edition2026 — India & Sri Lanka
Most titlesIndia (3) — 2007, 2024, 2026
Joint most titlesWest Indies (2) — 2012, 2016  |  England (2) — 2010, 2022
Most runs (all-time)Virat Kohli (India) — 1,300+ runs across 10 editions
Most wickets (all-time)Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) — 39 wickets across 7 editions
Highest individual scoreChris Gayle — 117* (WI vs SA, 2007 Super 8s)
Best bowling figuresAjantha Mendis — 6/16 (SL vs Zimbabwe, 2012)
Record runs — one editionSahibzada Farhan (PAK) — 383 runs (2026)
Record sixes — one editionSanju Samson (IND) — 24 sixes (2026)
Largest winning margin (final)India beat New Zealand by 96 runs (2026 Final)
First team to defend titleIndia — 2024 & 2026 (back-to-back champions)

All-Time T20 World Cup Finals (2007–2026)

YearWinnerRunner-upMarginVenue
2007IndiaPakistanBowl-out (tied)Wanderers, Johannesburg
2009PakistanSri Lanka8 wicketsLord’s, London
2010EnglandAustralia7 wicketsKensington Oval, Bridgetown
2012West IndiesSri Lanka36 runsR.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
2014Sri LankaIndia6 wicketsSher-e-Bangla, Dhaka
2016West IndiesEngland4 wicketsEden Gardens, Kolkata
2021AustraliaNew Zealand8 wicketsDubai International Stadium
2022EnglandPakistan5 wicketsMCG, Melbourne
2024IndiaSouth Africa7 runsKensington Oval, Barbados
2026IndiaNew Zealand96 runsNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Most Titles by Country

CountryTitlesYears WonFinals Lost
India32007, 2024, 20262014
West Indies22012, 2016—
England22010, 20222016
Pakistan120092007
Sri Lanka120142009, 2012
Australia120212010

T20 World Cup Hall of Fame: Greatest Players by Role

Greatest Batters

1. Virat Kohli (India)

All-Time Leading Run-Scorer

The tournament’s all-time leading run-scorer across 10 editions. Kohli’s ability to build an innings with composure and accelerate at will — particularly in chases — produced innings that defined tournaments. Player of the Tournament in both 2014 and 2016, the only player to claim back-to-back awards. His 319 runs in 2014 held the single-edition batting record for 12 years before Sahibzada Farhan broke it in 2026.

2. Rohit Sharma (India)

2024 World Cup-Winning Captain | 8 Editions

India’s 2024 World Cup-winning captain and the tournament’s most-capped player. Rohit’s ability to destroy new-ball bowling combined with the tactical clarity he brought as captain during 2024’s historic unbeaten campaign places him among the format’s defining figures. Over 1,100 runs across 8 editions.

3. Chris Gayle (West Indies)

First T20 World Cup Centurion | 7 Editions

The man who showed the world what T20 batting could become. 117* against South Africa in 2007 — the first T20 World Cup century — set the template for destructive opening batsmanship. Gayle terrorized attacks across 7 editions with raw power, timing, and a presence that no other batter of his era matched.

4. David Warner (Australia)

Player of Tournament — 2021

Australia’s most consistent performer across multiple editions. Warner’s low backlift, clean hitting through the line, and ability to destroy powerplay bowling made him one of the most feared openers the format has seen. His Player of Tournament performance in 2021 was the difference as Australia finally lifted their first T20 World Cup.

5. Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)

Single-Edition Runs Record Holder — 383 Runs (2026)

The revelation of the 2026 edition. The left-handed opener accumulated 383 runs across the tournament, shattering Virat Kohli’s 12-year-old record and announcing himself to the global stage despite Pakistan’s campaign falling short of the title.

Greatest Bowlers

1. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

All-Time Wickets Record — 39 Wickets

The all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history across 7 editions. Afridi’s leg-spin was simultaneously accurate and dangerous — he could take a wicket with any delivery. His googly in particular made him one of the most difficult bowlers to negotiate in the format’s first decade.

2. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Yorker King — 38 Wickets

The round-arm slinger who redefined death bowling. Malinga’s ability to consistently hit yorker lengths at high pace — and vary it with the slower ball — made him the most technically difficult bowler the format had seen. His impact in the 2014 final was decisive as Sri Lanka won their only T20 World Cup title.

3. Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Player of Tournament 2024 | 4/15 in 2026 Final

The greatest death bowler of his generation. Bumrah’s near-unplayable final over vs South Africa in 2024 (1 run, 1 wicket with the title on the line) is the single most clutch bowling performance in T20 World Cup final history. In 2026, his 4/15 in the final dismantled New Zealand chasing 256, cementing a legacy across two back-to-back championship campaigns.

4. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Modern Era’s Premier Spinner — 30+ Wickets

The most effective leg-spinner in T20 internationals of the modern era. Hasaranga’s googly, delivered with high wrist position and deceptive flight, makes him the most difficult spinner to read in the current generation. His wicket-taking rate across 4 editions ranks among the best in T20 World Cup history.

Greatest All-Rounders

1. Yuvraj Singh (India)

Player of Tournament 2007 | Six Sixes in One Over

The architect of the inaugural T20 World Cup triumph. Yuvraj’s six sixes in a single over off Stuart Broad in 2007 is the defining individual moment in T20 World Cup history — an act that announced the format to the world. Combined with left-arm spin effective in the powerplay, he was the complete T20 all-rounder of his era.

2. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Most Consistent All-Rounder — 8 Editions

The most complete all-rounder the tournament has seen across multiple editions. Shakib’s left-arm spin and middle-order batting have consistently produced match-turning contributions since 2009. His batting average and bowling economy across T20 World Cup appearances both rank among the all-time elite.

3. Andre Russell (West Indies)

Modern Era Power All-Rounder

The most destructive all-rounder in the modern game. Russell’s ability to hit sixes to any part of the ground from any ball — combined with right-arm pace that regularly touches 145 km/h — makes him uniquely threatening in T20’s short format. His impact in West Indies’ 2016 title campaign was central to their second consecutive championship.

Greatest Wicketkeepers & Captains

1. MS Dhoni (India) — ICC Hall of Fame

2007 World Cup-Winning Captain

The architect of India’s first T20 World Cup title. Dhoni’s fast hands, quiet footwork, and almost zero theatrics behind the stumps complemented his batting and captaincy perfectly in the inaugural edition. His composure in the 2007 final bowl-out against Pakistan defines what leadership under maximum pressure looks like. An ICC Hall of Fame inductee.

2. Darren Sammy (West Indies)

Only Captain to Win Two T20 World Cups — 2012 & 2016

The only captain in T20 World Cup history to win two titles. Sammy’s leadership was emotional, inclusive, and transformative — he drew the best from a squad of enormous personalities across back-to-back title campaigns. His place in T20 cricket history is unique and unmatched.

3. Sanju Samson (India)

Player of Tournament 2026 | 24 Sixes (Tournament Record)

The 2026 edition’s standout performer. Samson’s 24 tournament sixes (a new World Cup record) and back-to-back 89s against England (semi-final) and New Zealand (final) wrote one of the great individual stories in T20 World Cup history. His aggressive, instinctive batting combined with clean wicketkeeping places him firmly in the Hall of Fame.

6 Iconic Moments That Defined the T20 World Cup

1. Yuvraj’s Six Sixes off Broad — 2007, Durban

Stuart Broad’s 19th over of the Super 8 match against England. Six deliveries. Six consecutive maximums. The moment cricket understood what Twenty20 could become. Yuvraj reached 50 in 12 balls — the fastest T20 fifty in World Cup history at the time — and the Kingsmead crowd never sat down again.

2. The 2007 Final Bowl-Out — Johannesburg

With the final tied after 20 overs each, India and Pakistan went to a bowl-out. Dhoni’s calmness under the highest possible pressure — selecting the right bowlers, keeping composure while Pakistan missed — produced a victory that still feels surreal. The format has since removed bowl-outs, making this moment even more singular in cricket history.

3. Carlos Brathwaite’s Four Sixes — 2016 Final, Eden Gardens

The greatest final over in cricket history. West Indies needed 19 runs off Ben Stokes’ last over. Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes. The Eden Gardens crowd shifted from disbelief to hysteria in the space of four deliveries. Nothing in Twenty20 cricket — possibly in any format — has matched it for pure, condensed drama.

4. Marlon Samuels’ 78* in the 2012 Final — Colombo

Samuels’ 78* off 56 against Sri Lanka was the anchor of West Indies’ first T20 World Cup title. His performance — technically precise, tactically brilliant — against a world-class Sri Lanka attack on home soil announced West Indies as the dominant T20 force of the early 2010s.

5. Bumrah’s Final Over — 2024, Barbados

South Africa needed 16 off the last over to win. With the T20 World Cup on the line, Bumrah produced what commentators called the greatest pressure over in T20 history — 1 run, 1 wicket — to win India the title by 7 runs. The degree of difficulty under maximum pressure has no parallel in the format’s history.

6. Samson’s Back-to-Back 89s — 2026 Semi-Final & Final

No player in T20 World Cup history has delivered elite knockout performances in consecutive matches like Samson did in 2026. 89 off 44 vs England in the semi-final. 89 off 42 vs New Zealand in the final. Two 89s in the two biggest games, with a combined 16 sixes, sealed India’s historic back-to-back title defence.

T20 World Cup Records & Statistics

Most Runs — All-Time

#PlayerCountryRunsEditions
1Virat KohliIndia1,300+10
2Rohit SharmaIndia1,100+8
3Chris GayleWest Indies965+7
4Tillakaratne DilshanSri Lanka8976
5David WarnerAustralia850+5

Most Wickets — All-Time

#PlayerCountryWicketsEditions
1Shahid AfridiPakistan397
2Lasith MalingaSri Lanka385
3Wanindu HasarangaSri Lanka30+4
4Shakib Al HasanBangladesh28+8
5Jasprit BumrahIndia28+5

Key Tournament Records

RecordPlayer / TeamEditionStat
Most runs in one editionSahibzada Farhan (PAK)2026383 runs
Previous runs recordVirat Kohli (IND)2014319 runs (stood 12 years)
Most sixes in one editionSanju Samson (IND)202624 sixes
Highest individual scoreChris Gayle (WI)2007117* off 57 balls
Best bowling figuresAjantha Mendis (SL)20126/16 vs Zimbabwe
Largest final winning marginIndia202696 runs vs New Zealand
Only unbeaten championIndia2024Won all matches (no losses)
Only back-to-back championIndia2024 & 2026First in tournament history

Did You Know? 10 Surprising T20 World Cup Facts

01

India are the only team to defend the T20 World Cup title. No other nation has won consecutive editions across the tournament’s entire history.

02

Yuvraj’s six sixes came off a then-21-year-old Stuart Broad. It is the only instance of the feat in T20 World Cup history — never replicated in 10 editions.

03

Darren Sammy is the only captain with two T20 World Cup titles — achieved in 2012 (Sri Lanka) and 2016 (India). No other captain has won more than one.

04

Australia won the T20 World Cup before winning the ODI World Cup. They lifted the T20 trophy in 2021 (Dubai) but didn’t claim the ODI crown until 2023 (India).

05

Virat Kohli’s 319-run record in the 2014 edition stood for 12 years until Sahibzada Farhan broke it with 383 runs in 2026 — the longest-standing batting record in T20 World Cup history.

06

The 2007 final was decided by a bowl-out — a method since removed from cricket. India vs Pakistan, tied on 157, was settled by hits and misses at a single stump. It will never happen again.

07

India’s 2024 campaign was completely unbeaten — they became the first team in T20 World Cup history to win a title without losing a single match across all stages of the tournament.

08

South Africa have the highest win rate of any team without a title — reaching the 2024 final before losing by 7 runs in one of the closest finals in the tournament’s history.

09

Jasprit Bumrah is the only bowler to deliver two championship-defining performances in consecutive T20 World Cup finals: the 2024 final over (1 run) and 4/15 in the 2026 final.

10

Ben Stokes has been on the losing end of two T20 World Cup last-overs — bowled by Brathwaite in the 2016 final, and featuring in a 2022 knockout exit — making him one of the format’s most haunted figures.

Key Takeaways

  • India are the undisputed kings of T20 World Cup cricket — three titles, six final appearances, the only team to defend the trophy, and the only team to go completely unbeaten across an entire edition.
  • The format has produced two great dynasties: West Indies’ back-to-back 2012–2016 stretch, and India’s current golden era with back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2026.
  • Individual moments define the tournament more than sustained excellence — Yuvraj’s sixes, Brathwaite’s final, Bumrah’s 2024 over, and Samson’s 2026 double 89 are what fans remember above all results and margins.
  • The Hall of Fame is diverse: six different nations have won across 10 editions, and no team dominated the full history of the tournament until India’s modern golden era began in 2024.
  • The 2026 tournament reset batting records: 383 runs in a single edition and 24 sixes from one player represent the highest individual ceiling the format has yet produced in a single World Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won the T20 World Cup the most times?+
India have won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup three times — in 2007, 2024, and 2026 — making them the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. West Indies and England have each won it twice.
Who is in the T20 World Cup Hall of Fame?+
The T20 World Cup Hall of Fame includes legends such as Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh, Lasith Malinga, Shahid Afridi, Jasprit Bumrah, Darren Sammy, and Sanju Samson — players who have defined the tournament across its 10 editions from 2007 to 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in T20 World Cup history?+
Virat Kohli of India is the all-time leading run-scorer in ICC T20 World Cup history, having played across 10 editions and accumulated over 1,300 runs. He was Player of the Tournament in both 2014 and 2016 — the only player to win the award in consecutive editions.
Who has taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history?+
Shahid Afridi of Pakistan holds the record for most wickets in T20 World Cup history with 39 wickets across 7 editions. Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka is second with 38 wickets.
Who hit 6 sixes in one over in the T20 World Cup?+
Yuvraj Singh of India hit 6 consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 during India’s Super 8 match against England in Durban, South Africa. This remains the only instance of the feat in T20 World Cup history.
Who won the 2026 T20 World Cup?+
India won the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India scored 255/5 and bowled New Zealand out for 159 in 18.4 overs, becoming the first team in history to defend the T20 World Cup title.
Who was Player of the Tournament in the 2026 T20 World Cup?+
Sanju Samson of India was the Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He hit 24 sixes — a new tournament record — and scored 89 in both the semi-final against England and the final against New Zealand, becoming the first player to hit 89+ in consecutive knockout matches at a T20 World Cup.
What is the record for most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition?+
Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan scored 383 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup — breaking Virat Kohli’s previous record of 319 runs set in 2014. Kohli’s record had stood for 12 years, making Farhan’s achievement the biggest individual batting record broken in a single T20 World Cup edition.
What was the greatest moment in T20 World Cup history?+
Many consider Carlos Brathwaite’s four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes in the 2016 final the greatest single moment. West Indies needed 19 off the last over at Eden Gardens, Kolkata; Brathwaite hit four sixes to claim the title from England — one of sport’s most condensed and dramatic reversals of fortune.
Has any team defended the T20 World Cup title?+
Yes — India became the first team in history to defend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title when they won the 2026 edition co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, having won the previous edition in 2024 in the West Indies and USA.
Who are the greatest T20 World Cup captains of all time?+
The three greatest T20 World Cup captains are: MS Dhoni (India — won inaugural 2007 edition), Darren Sammy (West Indies — the only captain with two titles, 2012 and 2016), and Rohit Sharma (India — won 2024 with a historic unbeaten campaign).
What is the largest winning margin in a T20 World Cup final?+
India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — the largest winning margin in any T20 World Cup final in the tournament’s history. India posted 255/5 and bowled New Zealand out for 159.
Which team has the best overall T20 World Cup record?+
India have the best overall T20 World Cup record — 3 titles, 6 final appearances, the only back-to-back champions, and the only team to complete an unbeaten run across an entire edition (2024). No other team comes close on all three metrics simultaneously.
Who is the ICC Hall of Fame cricketer with the best T20 World Cup record?+
MS Dhoni — an ICC Hall of Fame inductee — has the strongest legacy at the T20 World Cup, having won the inaugural 2007 edition as captain at age 26 and being widely regarded as the architect of India’s modern limited-overs dominance.
Who are the T20 World Cup legends from each generation?+
First generation (2007–2014): Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, MS Dhoni, Shahid Afridi, Lasith Malinga. Second generation (2016–2021): Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Andre Russell, AB de Villiers. Modern era (2022–2026): Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sahibzada Farhan.

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