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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was played from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka. The tournament once again delivered thrilling matches, outstanding individual performances, and memorable moments for cricket fans around the world.
India successfully defended their title and lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy after defeating New Zealand by a massive 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad. With this victory, India claimed their third T20 World Cup title, strengthening their position as one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.
Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List of T20 World Cup Winning Captains
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav became the latest captain to lead India to a T20 World Cup triumph. With this win, he joined the elite list of Indian captains that includes MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who previously guided India to the title.
Although Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for a golden duck in the final, his leadership and tactical decisions throughout the tournament were widely praised.
Meanwhile, Daren Sammy remains the only captain in T20 World Cup history to win the title twice, having led West Indies to victories in 2012 and 2016.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winning Captains (2007–2026)
| Edition | Host(s) | Winner | Margin | Runners-up | Teams | Winning Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | India | 5 runs | Pakistan | 12 | MS Dhoni |
| 2009 | England | Pakistan | 8 wickets | Sri Lanka | 12 | Younis Khan |
| 2010 | West Indies | England | 7 wickets | Australia | 12 | Paul Collingwood |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | West Indies | 36 runs | Sri Lanka | 12 | Daren Sammy |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | India | 16 | Lasith Malinga |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | 4 wickets | England | 16 | Daren Sammy |
| 2021 | UAE & Oman | Australia | 8 wickets | New Zealand | 16 | Aaron Finch |
| 2022 | Australia | England | 5 wickets | Pakistan | 16 | Jos Buttler |
| 2024 | USA & West Indies | India | 7 runs | South Africa | 20 | Rohit Sharma |
| 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | India | 96 runs | New Zealand | 20 | Suryakumar Yadav |
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India’s Dominance in Recent T20 World Cups
India has enjoyed significant success in recent editions of the tournament. After winning the title in 2024 under Rohit Sharma, India repeated the feat in 2026 under Suryakumar Yadav, becoming the defending champions.
Their consistent performances, strong leadership, and balanced squad played a major role in their back-to-back triumphs.
Also Read: Full List of Teams That Have Never Won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2007–2026)
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