Men's T20 World Cup
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup isn't just a cricket tournament; it's a vibrant, fast-paced spectacle that has revolutionized the sport, captivating millions globally. From its innovative origins to dramatic finishes, it consistently delivers thrilling moments, showcasing the very best of international Twenty20 cricket. This dynamic competition continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the cricketing field. The T20 format was born out of a need to revitalize cricket, offering a faster, more engaging experience for a new generation of fans. The tournament's history is a story of continuous adaptation, marked by strategic scheduling changes, expansions, and resilience in the face of global challenges. Legends have been forged and records shattered, underscoring the fierce competition and individual brilliance that define the Men's T20 World Cup.
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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup isn't just a cricket tournament; it's a vibrant, fast-paced spectacle that has revolutionized the sport, captivating millions globally. From its innovative origins to dramatic finishes, it consistently delivers thrilling moments, showcasing the very best of international Twenty20 cricket. This dynamic competition continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the cricketing field.
- The T20 format was born out of a need to revitalize cricket, offering a faster, more engaging experience for a new generation of fans.
- The tournament's history is a story of continuous adaptation, marked by strategic scheduling changes, expansions, and resilience in the face of global challenges.
- Legends have been forged and records shattered, underscoring the fierce competition and individual brilliance that define the Men's T20 World Cup.
The Rise of Twenty20 Cricket
In the early 2000s, cricket faced a challenge: dwindling crowds and reduced sponsorship for its longer formats. The England and Wales Cricket Board sought a new, faster-paced game to reignite interest, especially among younger generations. They envisioned a dynamic, exciting version of cricket that wouldn't demand an entire day's commitment.
In 2001, Stuart Robertson, the ECB's marketing manager, proposed a radical idea: a game limited to just 20 overs per innings. This bold concept was initially met with mixed reactions, but ultimately, county chairmen voted 11–7 in favor of adopting the new format. It was a pivotal moment that would change cricket forever.
The first official Twenty20 matches took place in England on June 13, 2003, as part of the T20 Blast. The format proved an instant hit, drawing massive crowds eager for quick, thrilling action. A match at Lord's in 2004 attracted over 27,500 spectators—the largest county cricket attendance there since 1983.
The success of domestic T20 quickly paved the way for international recognition. On February 17, 2005, Australia and New Zealand contested the first full men's international Twenty20 match in Auckland. This fixture marked the format's global debut, setting the stage for an even grander competition.
The World Stage Beckons
Just two years later, the International Cricket Council launched its premier T20 event: the inaugural World Twenty20. Held in South Africa in 2007, it brought together the best international teams for a fast-paced battle. India emerged as the first champions, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in a nail-biting final.
The tournament's early success prompted the introduction of a dedicated qualifying event by December 2007, ensuring teams were well-prepared for the high stakes. The second edition in 2009, hosted by England, saw Pakistan claim their first title, overcoming Sri Lanka in the final.
Evolution of the Tournament
The tournament underwent significant scheduling changes early on. The third edition was brought forward from 2011 to 2010 to replace the ICC Champions Trophy, which faced delays and relocation due to security concerns. This shift solidified the T20 World Cup's place as a biennial event.
The 2010 tournament, hosted by the West Indies, saw England lift the trophy after defeating Australia. Two years later, in 2012, the West Indies captured their first title on home soil, triumphing over Sri Lanka in a memorable final.
Expanding Horizons
Originally planned for 16 teams in 2012, the tournament initially reverted to 12. However, the 2014 edition in Bangladesh marked a significant expansion, featuring 16 teams for the first time — including six associate members who battled through qualifiers. Sri Lanka emerged victorious, defeating India in the final.
In 2016, India hosted the tournament, and the West Indies made history by becoming the first team to win two T20 World Cups. Their dramatic final victory over England cemented their legacy as a dominant force in the format.
Reshaping the Future
A proposed 2018 tournament, with South Africa as a potential host, was ultimately cancelled due to a crowded international cricket schedule. However, this period also brought a significant rebranding: in November 2018, the ICC announced that the 'World Twenty20' would officially become the 'T20 World Cup,' starting with the 2020 edition.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions to the sporting calendar. The 2020 tournament, initially slated for Australia, was postponed to 2021. Though originally relocated to India, pandemic concerns there eventually moved the event to the UAE and Oman, with India retaining its formal host status.
Despite the challenges, the 2021 tournament delivered thrilling cricket, culminating in Australia winning their maiden T20 World Cup title against New Zealand. The following year, in 2022, the tournament returned to Australia, where England secured their second title, defeating Pakistan in a captivating final.
A Global Phenomenon
Recognizing the format's immense global appeal, the ICC announced in 2021 that the Men's T20 World Cup would expand to 20 teams starting from 2024. This change introduced a new group stage format, ensuring more nations could compete on the biggest stage.
The 2024 tournament made history by being co-hosted by the West Indies and, for the first time, the United States. This strategic move aimed to boost cricket's profile in a burgeoning market. In a memorable final, India clinched their second T20 World Cup title, ending a 17-year wait with a victory over South Africa.
Looking ahead, the 2026 edition is set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. A notable agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board confirms that any matches involving these two nations in ICC events hosted by either country will be played at a neutral venue, ensuring fair and accessible competition.
A World Tour
Hosting the T20 World Cup is a prestigious affair, with the ICC's executive committee carefully selecting nations based on their bids. Over the years, the tournament has truly lived up to its 'world' designation, gracing diverse cricketing landscapes across the globe.
From South Africa in 2007 to the recent co-hosting by the West Indies and the USA, the tournament has travelled extensively. Future editions are already planned: India and Sri Lanka in 2026, Australia and New Zealand in 2028, and a historic multi-nation hosting by England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland in 2030.
The Road to the World Cup
Qualification for the T20 World Cup combines automatic entry for ICC full members with a rigorous qualification pathway for other nations. This ensures both established cricketing powers and emerging teams have a chance to compete for glory.
The qualification process has evolved, from initial reliance on the 50-over World Cricket League to dedicated T20 Qualifiers, and now, with the expanded 20-team format, winners of regional qualifiers can advance directly. It's a testament to the ICC's commitment to global development of the sport.
The Tournament Structure
The T20 World Cup unfolds in three thrilling stages. It begins with a preliminary or group stage, where teams battle in a round-robin format. The top teams then progress to a second round, which has varied over the years from Super 8 to Super 12, depending on the tournament's scale.
Teams are ranked based on points, wins, and net run rate, with head-to-head results often breaking ties. The drama culminates in a knockout stage, where four teams compete in semi-finals and a grand final. In the event of a tie in runs, the electrifying 'Super Over' decides the winner—and if that's tied, more Super Overs follow!
The Ultimate Prize
The coveted ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy is a magnificent piece of silverware, weighing approximately 12 kg and standing over half a meter tall. Designed in 2007 by Minale Bryce Design Strategy, it represents the pinnacle of Twenty20 cricketing achievement.
Crafted from silver and rhodium, its intricate design has been brought to life by various manufacturers over the years, including Amit Pabuwal, Links of London, and most recently, Thomas Lyte. It's a symbol of global sporting excellence, eagerly pursued by every competing nation.
Notable Achievements and Records
Since its inception, 24 nations have graced the T20 World Cup stage, with nine teams consistently participating in every edition. Six different national teams have claimed the coveted title, showcasing the format's unpredictable and competitive nature.
The West Indies, England, and India stand out as the only teams to have won the title twice each, demonstrating consistent excellence. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia have each secured one championship. Interestingly, no host nation has yet won the tournament, with Sri Lanka's runner-up finish in 2012 being the best home performance.
Legends of the Game
The T20 World Cup has been a stage for extraordinary individual brilliance. Rohit Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan are the only players to have appeared in all nine editions, a testament to their longevity and dedication. Rohit also holds the record for most matches played, with 47 appearances.
Virat Kohli's name is synonymous with T20 World Cup batting records; he boasts the most runs (1,292), most runs in a single tournament (319 in 2014), and a remarkable 15 scores of 50 or more. Not to be outdone, Chris Gayle holds the record for most centuries, with two explosive hundreds.
With the ball, Shakib Al Hasan leads with 50 wickets across tournaments. The 2024 edition saw Fazalhaq Farooqi and Arshdeep Singh jointly claim the record for most wickets in a single tournament (17). In a rare feat, Pat Cummins became the only player to take two hat-tricks, both in the 2024 event.
Beyond individual accolades, MS Dhoni holds the record for most matches as captain and most dismissals by a wicket-keeper. Meanwhile, Daren Sammy stands as the captain with the most T20 World Cup titles, leading the West Indies to both their championships. These legends have truly left their mark on cricket's fastest format.
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Men's T20 World Cup
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup, formerly the ICC World Twenty20, is a biennial world cup for cricket in Twenty20 International (T20I) format, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was held in every odd year from (/wiki/2007WorldTwenty20) to (/wiki/2009WorldTwenty20), and since (/wiki/2010WorldTwenty20) has been held in every even year with the exception of 2018 and 2020. In 2018, the tournament was rebranded from the World Twenty20 to the Men's T20 World Cup.
The 2011 edition of the tournament was brought forward to 2010 to replace the ICC Champions Trophy. In May 2016, the ICC put forward the idea of having a tournament in 2018, with South Africa being the possible host country, but later dropped the idea due to multiple bilateral series taking place that year. The 2020 edition of the tournament was scheduled to take place in Australia but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was postponed until 2021, with the intended host changed to India. The 2021 Men's T20 World Cup was later relocated to the United Arab Emirates and Oman due to problems relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, taking place five years after the previous (2016) edition.
As of 2026, ten editions have been played; a total of 25 teams have competed and six teams have won the T20 World Cup. India (2007, (/wiki/2024Men'sT20WorldCup), (/wiki/2026Men'sT20WorldCup)) are the most successful team with three titles. West Indies ((/wiki/2012WorldTwenty20), (/wiki/2016WorldTwenty20)) and England (2010, (/wiki/2022Men'sT20WorldCup)) have won it twice, while Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka ((/wiki/2014WorldTwenty20)), and Australia (2021) have one title each. A total of 15 countries have hosted the tournament (including 6 island nations of the West Indies). India are the current champions, having won their third title in the 2026 edition. The next edition of the tournament will take place in Australia and New Zealand in (/wiki/2028Men'sT20WorldCup).
History
Background
When the Benson & Hedges Cup ended in 2002, the England and Wales Cricket Board sought another one-day competition to appeal to the younger generation in response to dwindling crowds and reduced sponsorship. The Board wanted to deliver fast-paced, exciting cricket accessible to fans who were put off by the longer versions of the game. Stuart Robertson, the marketing manager of the ECB, proposed a 20-over per innings game to county chairmen in 2001, and they voted 11–7 in favour of adopting the new format. The first official Twenty20 matches were played on 13 June 2003 between the English counties in the T20 Blast's inaugural edition. The first season of Twenty20 in England was a relative success, with Surrey defeating Warwickshire by 9 wickets in the final to claim the title. The first Twenty20 match held at Lord's, on 15 July 2004 between Middlesex and Surrey, attracted a crowd of 26,500, the largest attendance for any county cricket game at the ground since 1953. On 17 February 2005, Australia defeated New Zealand in the first men's full international Twenty20 match, played at Eden Park in Auckland.
Initial years (2007–2012)
The first tournament was in (/wiki/2007WorldTwenty20) in South Africa where India defeated Pakistan in the final. In December 2007 it was decided to hold a qualifying tournament with a 20-over format to better prepare the teams. The 2009 tournament in England was won by Pakistan who defeated Sri Lanka in the final. The third tournament, was brought forward to 2010 from 2011 to replace the ICC Champions Trophy. This scheduling bottleneck was caused after the 5th edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan in 2008, was delayed and shifted to South Africa in 2009 due to security concerns. The Champions Trophy was converted into a quadrennial tournament after that. The third World Twenty20 was held in the West Indies in May 2010, where England defeated Australia by 7 wickets in the final. The 2012 tournament in Sri Lanka was won by the West Indies, by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
Expansion to 16 teams (2014–2016)
The 2012 edition was to be expanded into a 16-team format, however this was reverted to 12. The 2014 tournament in Bangladesh, was the first to feature 16 teams including all ten full members and six associate members who qualified through the 2013 Qualifier. Sri Lanka won the 2014 tournament after defeating India in the final. The 2016 tournament in India was won by West Indies, who became the first team to win two T20 World Cups after defeating England in the final.
Disruptions and rebranding (2018–2022)
In May 2016, the ICC proposed a World Twenty20 tournament in 2018, with South Africa being the possible host, but this was later dropped as the top member nations were busy with multiple bilateral tour matches that year. In November 2018, as part of a goal to heighten the profile of the World Twenty20 tournaments, the ICC announced that they would be rebranded as the "T20 World Cup" beginning in 2020. Initially, Australia was set to host both the men's and women's tournaments in 2020, however in July 2020, the ICC announced that the 2020 tournament had been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and with Australian international travel restrictions not expected to be lifted until 2021. Later, the ICC chose to relocate the tournament to India, and award Australia the 2022 edition as compensation. Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the tournament was played at venues in the United Arab Emirates and Oman instead, although India remained as the formal host. The 2021 tournament was won by Australia, who won their maiden T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand in the final. The 2022 tournament was won by England, who won their second T20 World Cup title after defeating Pakistan in the final.
Expansion to 20 teams (2024–present)
In June 2021, the ICC announced that the Men's T20 World Cup would expand to 20 teams beginning in 2024, divided into four groups of five each for the group stage. The 2024 tournament was hosted by the West Indies and the United States. It was the first time the US had hosted a major ICC event. In the final, India defeated South Africa to win their second T20 World Cup title after 17 years. The 2026 tournament was hosted by India and Sri Lanka; where India defeated New Zealand in the final to become the first team to win three titles and the first host country to win the title.
Hosts
Men's T20 World Cup
The ICC's executive committee votes for the hosts of the tournament after examining bids from the nations which have expressed an interest in holding the event. After South Africa in 2007, the tournament was hosted by England, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 respectively. After a gap of four years, Australia was set to host the 2020 edition, but it was postponed to 2021, relocated to India and played in UAE and Oman due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 tournament was hosted by Australia. In November 2021 as part of the 2024–2031 men's hosts cycle, the ICC confirmed the hosts for the next four Men's T20 World Cup tournaments from 2024 to 2030. The West Indies and United States would co-host the 2024 edition, India and Sri Lanka to co-host the 2026 edition, Australia and New Zealand to host the 2028 edition and the 2030 edition is to be co-hosted by England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
<table><thead><tr><th>Region</th><th>Year</th><th>Hosting body</th><th>Host(s)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Africa</td><td>2007</td><td>Cricket South Africa</td><td>South Africa</td></tr><tr><td>Americas</td><td>2010</td><td>Cricket West Indies</td><td>West Indies</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Cricket West Indies USA Cricket</td><td>West Indies United States</td></tr><tr><td>Asia</td><td>2012</td><td>Sri Lanka Cricket</td><td>Sri Lanka</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Bangladesh Cricket Board</td><td>Bangladesh</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Board of Control for Cricket in India</td><td>India</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>United Arab Emirates Oman</td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><td>Board of Control for Cricket in India Sri Lanka Cricket</td><td>India Sri Lanka</td></tr><tr><td>East Asia-Pacific</td><td>2022</td><td>Cricket Australia</td><td>Australia</td></tr><tr><td>2028</td><td>Cricket Australia New Zealand Cricket</td><td>Australia New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td>Europe</td><td>2009</td><td>England and Wales Cricket Board</td><td>England</td></tr><tr><td>2030</td><td>England and Wales Cricket Board Cricket Ireland Cricket Scotland</td><td>England Wales Ireland Scotland</td></tr></tbody></table>
Format
Qualification
For the inaugural tournament in 2007, ten then full members qualified directly for the tournament along with the top two teams from the 2007 WCL Division One. A separate qualifier (later named global qualifier) for teams advanced from WCL, was introduced for the 2009 tournament through which top two associates qualified for the World Twenty20 while, all ten full members were given direct qualification. A new expanded pathway was introduced for the 2012 tournament with the introduction of regional qualifiers. All associate nations competed in the regional competitions for a spot in the global qualifier from which top associates qualified for the World Twenty20 while, all ten full members were given direct qualification.
A new qualification pathway was introduced in 2019 following the rebranding as T20 World Cup. A stipulated number of top teams from the T20I Rankings directly qualified for the T20 World Cup, while all other teams competed in two-stage regional qualifiers (sub-regional qualifiers and regional finals) for a spot in the global qualifier from which teams advanced to the T20 World Cup. From the 2022 tournament onwards, direct qualification is given to the top teams from the previous tournament and T20I Rankings. Following the T20 World Cup's expansion to 20 teams from the 2024 tournament onwards, the global qualifiers were discontinued with the top teams from regional qualifiers qualifying for the T20 World Cup.
Tournament
The T20 World Cup is played in three stages. The preliminary stage or group stage is played by 2 (2014–2022) or 4 (2007–2012; 2024–present) groups in a round-robin format. The second round known as Super 8 (2007–2012; 2024–present), Super 10 (2014–2016) and Super 12 (2021–2022) is also played by 2 groups in a round-robin format. In both the preliminary round and the Super round, teams are ranked based on: 1) Points; 2) Wins; 3) Net run rate; 4) Results of games between tied teams; 5) T20I rankings ahead of the respective tournament. The third round is played as a knockout stage of four teams. In case of a tie (that is, both teams scoring the same number of runs at the end of their respective innings), a Super Over would decide the winner. In the case of a tie occurring again in the Super Over, subsequent super overs would be played until there is a winner. Prior to 2019, the match would be won by the team that had scored the most boundaries in their innings. During the 2007 tournament, a bowl-out was used to decide the loser of tied matches.
<table><thead><tr><th>#</th><th>Year</th><th>Teams</th><th>Matches</th><th>Preliminary stage</th><th>Super stage</th><th>Final stage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>2007</td><td>12</td><td>27</td><td>4 groups of 3 teams: 12 matches</td><td>Super 8 stage 2 groups of 4 teams: 12 matches</td><td>Knockout of 4 teams: 3 matches</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>2009</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>2010</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>2012</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>2014</td><td>16 (8 direct qualified for Super 10/12)</td><td>35</td><td>2 groups of 4 teams: 12 matches</td><td>Super 10 stage 2 groups of 5 teams: 20 matches</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>2016</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>2021</td><td>45</td><td>Super 12 stage 2 groups of 6 teams: 30 matches</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>2022</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>2024</td><td>20</td><td>55</td><td>4 groups of 5 teams: 40 matches</td><td>Super 8 stage 2 groups of 4 teams: 12 matches</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>2028</td></tr></tbody></table>
Trophy
Men's T20 World Cup
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy is presented to the winners of the final. It is made of silver and rhodium and weighs approximately 12 kg (26 lb) and stands 57.15 cm (22.50 in) tall, with a width of 16.5 cm (6.5 in) at the top and 13.97 cm (5.50 in) at the base. It was designed in 2007 by Minale Bryce Design Strategy, based in Queensland, Australia. The trophy was initially manufactured by Amit Pabuwal in India, and then in 2012, Links of London became the manufacturer of the trophy. In 2021, Thomas Lyte became the official manufacturer of the trophy.
Attendance
Men's T20 World Cup
80,428 spectators attended the 2022 final between Pakistan and England at the MCG.
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Total attendance</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2021</td><td>378,895</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>751,775</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Summary
Men's T20 World Cup
As of the 2026 tournament, twenty-five nations have played in the T20 World Cup. Eight teams have competed in every tournament, six of whom have won the title. India has won the title thrice; England and the West Indies have won the title twice each, while Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have won the title once each. India has made four final appearances, while England, India and Pakistan have each made six semi-final appearances.
India is the only nation to won the tournament as the hosts and defended their title in the following edition. Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is the only venue to have hosted more than one final (2010 and 2024). All Test-playing nations made their debuts in the inaugural edition with the exception of Ireland and Afghanistan, who made their debuts in the 2009 and 2010 editions respectively. Kenya and Scotland were the only non-Test playing nations to be featured in the inaugural edition. A total of fouteen different associate teams have qualified for the competition since, with the current format ensuring that at least eight qualify for each tournament.
Final results
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Winners</th><th>Runners-up</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2007</td><td> India</td><td>157/5 (20 overs)</td><td> Pakistan</td><td>152 (19.4 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td> Pakistan</td><td>139/2 (18.4 overs)</td><td> Sri Lanka</td><td>138/6 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td> England</td><td>148/3 (17 overs)</td><td> Australia</td><td>147/6 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td> West Indies</td><td>137/6 (20 overs)</td><td> Sri Lanka</td><td>101 (18.4 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td> Sri Lanka</td><td>134/4 (17.5 overs)</td><td> India</td><td>130/4 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td> West Indies (2)</td><td>161/6 (19.4 overs)</td><td> England</td><td>155/9 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td> Australia</td><td>173/2 (18.5 overs)</td><td> New Zealand</td><td>172/4 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td> England (2)</td><td>138/5 (19 overs)</td><td> Pakistan</td><td>137/8 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td> India (2)</td><td>176/7 (20 overs)</td><td> South Africa</td><td>169/8 (20 overs)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><td> India (3)</td><td>255/5 (20 overs)</td><td> New Zealand</td><td>159 (19 overs)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Team performance
The table below provides a summary of the performances of teams over past T20 World Cups, as of the end of the 2024 tournament. Teams are ordered by best result then by appearances, and then alphabetically.
Current Test playing nations / ICC full members are indicated by a dagger symbol (†).
<table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Appearances</th><th>Best performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> India†</td><td>10</td><td>Champions (2007, 2024, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> England†</td><td>Champions (2010, 2022)</td></tr><tr><td> West Indies†</td><td>Champions (2012, 2016)</td></tr><tr><td> Australia†</td><td>Champions (2021)</td></tr><tr><td> Pakistan†</td><td>Champions (2009)</td></tr><tr><td> Sri Lanka†</td><td>Champions (2014)</td></tr><tr><td> New Zealand†</td><td>Runners-up (2021, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> South Africa†</td><td>Runners-up (2024)</td></tr><tr><td> Afghanistan†</td><td>8</td><td>Semi-finals (2024)</td></tr><tr><td> Bangladesh†</td><td>9</td><td>Super 8s (2007, 2024)</td></tr><tr><td> Ireland†</td><td>Super 8s (2009)</td></tr><tr><td> Zimbabwe†</td><td>7</td><td>Super 8s (2026)</td></tr><tr><td> United States</td><td>2</td><td>Super 8s (2024)</td></tr><tr><td> Netherlands</td><td>7</td><td>Super 10s (2014)</td></tr><tr><td> Scotland</td><td>Super 12s (2021)</td></tr><tr><td> Namibia</td><td>4</td><td>Super 12s (2021)</td></tr><tr><td> Oman</td><td>First round (2016, 2021, 2024, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> Nepal</td><td>3</td><td>First round (2014, 2024, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> United Arab Emirates</td><td>First round (2014, 2022, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> Canada</td><td>2</td><td>First round (2024, 2026)</td></tr><tr><td> Hong Kong</td><td>First round (2014, 2016)</td></tr><tr><td> Papua New Guinea</td><td>First round (2021, 2024)</td></tr><tr><td> Italy</td><td>1</td><td>First round (2026)</td></tr><tr><td> Kenya</td><td>First round (2007)</td></tr><tr><td> Uganda</td><td>First round (2024)</td></tr></tbody></table>
Records
Men's T20 World Cup
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has scored the most runs (1,292), highest average (58.72) and most 50+ scores (15) in the T20 World Cup.
Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has taken the most wickets (50) in the T20 World Cup.
As of the 2024 tournament, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh are the only players to have appeared in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup. However, Brendan Taylor of Zimbabwe is the only cricketer to play in the inaugral (2007) and the tenth (2026) edition of the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma also holds the record for most appearances in T20 World Cup matches (47), while MS Dhoni holds the record for most T20 World Cup matches as a captain (33). Virat Kohli has won the most player of the match awards in T20 World Cups (8). Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados has hosted most T20 World Cup matches (20). Australian umpire Rod Tucker has umpired the most T20 World Cup matches (46), while Simon Taufel has umpired the most T20 World Cup finals. England and South Africa scored the highest match aggregate of 459/12 in 2016. England also holds the record for the highest score chased in T20 World Cups for the same match. India has the highest victory percentage in T20 World Cups (67.30%).
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli holds the records for most runs (1,292), most runs in a tournament (319 in 2014) and most 50+ scores (15), while Chris Gayle of West Indies holds the record for most centuries (2). Shakib Al Hasan also holds the record for most wickets (50), while Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan and Arshdeep Singh of India shares the record for most wickets in a tournament (17 in 2024). Pat Cummins is the only player to have taken more than one hat-trick and has taken 2 hat-tricks both in 2024. Quinton de Kock of South Africa holds the record for most dismissals by a wicket-keeper (3) and David Warner of Australia hold the record for most catches by a fielder (25). Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy holds the record for most T20 World Cup titles as a captain, while Marlon Samuels holds the record for most player of the final awards (both in 2012 and 2016).
Team records
<table><thead><tr><th>Record for</th><th>Record holder</th><th>Record</th><th>Tournament(s)</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Highest team total</td><td> Sri Lanka (v Kenya) at Johannesburg</td><td>260/6</td><td>2007</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lowest team total</td><td> Netherlands (v Sri Lanka) at Chittagong</td><td>39</td><td>2014</td><td></td></tr><tr><td> Uganda (v West Indies) at Guyana</td><td>2024</td></tr><tr><td>Highest match aggregate</td><td> India v England at Mumbai</td><td>499/14</td><td>2026</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lowest match aggregate</td><td> Netherlands v Sri Lanka at Chittagong</td><td>79/11</td><td>2014</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Batting records
<table><thead><tr><th>Record for</th><th>Record holder</th><th>Record</th><th>Tournament(s)</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Most runs</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>1,292</td><td>2012–2024</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most runs in a tournament</td><td>Sahibzada Farhan</td><td>383</td><td>2026</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Highest score</td><td>Brendon McCullum v Bangladesh at Kandy</td><td>123</td><td>2012</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most centuries</td><td>Chris Gayle</td><td>2</td><td>2007–2021</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sahibzada Farhan</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>Highest partnership</td><td>Sahibzada Farhan & Fakhar Zaman v Sri Lanka at Kandy</td><td>176</td><td>2026</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Bowling records
<table><thead><tr><th>Record for</th><th>Record holder</th><th>Record</th><th>Tournament(s)</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Most wickets</td><td>Shakib Al Hasan</td><td>50</td><td>2007–2024</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most wickets in a tournament</td><td>Fazalhaq Farooqi and Arshdeep Singh</td><td>17</td><td>2024</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Best bowling figures</td><td>Ajantha Mendis v Zimbabwe at Hambantota</td><td>6/8</td><td>2012</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Fielding records
<table><thead><tr><th>Record for</th><th>Record holder</th><th>Record</th><th>Tournament(s)</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Most wicket-keeper dismissals</td><td>Quinton de Kock†</td><td>39</td><td>2014–2026</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most wicket-keeper dismissals in a tournament</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>14</td><td>2024</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Most catches</td><td>David Warner</td><td>25</td><td>2009–2024</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>