India have won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice - first in the inaugural 2007 and again in 2024. As the cricketing world pivots to the next edition in 2026, hosted by India and Sri Lanka, India head into the competition with strong momentum in the shortest format, having just wrapped up a 4-1 T20I series win over New Zealand.
That form, along with home advantage and a deep pool of white ball specialists, will make the defending champions one of the favourites as the World Cup gets underway.
India T20 World Cup 2024 dominance
India's second T20 World Cup triumph came in 2024, when the team navigated a packed tournament schedule to life the trophy. The campaign combined astute leadership under Rohot Sharma, powerful hitting from Virat Kohli and a balanced bowling attack from Arshdeep
Singh and Jaspreet Bumrah - a blend of experienced match winners and younger impact players.
India's path to the title featured was historic having won the World Cup against South Africa without being defeated in the tournament, thus becoming the first team to do so.
The 2024 squad mixed senior campaigners with dynamic short-format specialists, giving India both stability and explosiveness. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli anchored the batting, while the middle order featured high-impact options like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, capable of accelerating rapidly in pressure situations.
India's bowling strength lay in a balanced attack led by Jasprit Bumrah's death-over control, supported by Arshdeep Singh with the new ball and spin options such as Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.
The title-winning run was defined by controlled aggression. India posted defendable totals, absorbed pressure in knockout matches, and executed plans with clarity, culminating in a composed final victory over South Africa.
The 2024 triumph not only ended a long wait for a T20 World Cup title but firmly reasserted India's position as a dominant force in white-ball cricket heading into future global tournaments.
India T20 World Cup 2007 victory
India's first T20 World Cup success came in the inaugural 2007 tournament - a landmark moment that changed the sport's landscape. Led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India navigated unfamiliar territory in a tournament that introduced mant nations to the intensity of top -level T20 cricket.
The 2007 final, against arch-rivals Pakistan, captured global attention and established T20 as a spectacle. India's fearless batting, clever bowling changes and clutch fielding under pressure produced the tournament's defining moments. Players such as Yuvraj Singh (the tournament's standout performer) played pivotal roles in that run, and the victory provided a foundation for India's subsequent investment in T20 talent and leagues.
