A Look Back at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup History: Records, Champions, and the Road to 2026
Summary
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup has grown since 2007, with India and West Indies as multiple champions. India won the 2024 title, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought, with key players retiring. The 2026 event will be held in India and Sri Lanka, featuring Nepal's third consecutive participation.
Key Points
- India won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, their second title and first in 11 years, defeating South Africa.
- The T20 World Cup has had different champions in each edition since 2007, with India, West Indies, and England having two titles each.
- Virat Kohli leads in batting runs in World Cup history, while Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan leads in wickets taken.
- The 2024 T20 World Cup saw rising teams like Afghanistan reaching the semi-finals and record individual bowling performances by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Indian bowlers.
