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ICC T20 World Cup
NameICC T20 World Cup
AdministratorInternational Cricket Council
First2007
FormatTwenty20 International
Current championAustralia (2021)
Most successfulWest Indies (2 titles)

ICC T20 World Cup. The ICC T20 World Cup is the premier international championship for Twenty20 International cricket, organized by the International Cricket Council. First held in South Africa in 2007, the tournament has rapidly grown into a global sporting spectacle, featuring the world's top cricketing nations competing for the coveted trophy. It is known for its fast-paced, high-energy matches that have significantly popularized the shortest format of the game worldwide.

History

The concept for a global Twenty20 championship was approved by the International Cricket Council in the mid-2000s, capitalizing on the format's rising domestic popularity, notably in competitions like England's Twenty20 Cup. The inaugural event in 2007, hosted by South Africa, was won by India in a thrilling final against Pakistan in Johannesburg. This victory, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, catalyzed the explosive growth of Twenty20 cricket, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, and led to the creation of lucrative leagues like the Indian Premier League. Subsequent editions have been held biennially, with the West Indies becoming the first nation to win the title twice, in 2012 and 2016. The tournament was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully staged in the United Arab Emirates and Oman in 2021.

Format

The tournament format has evolved over the editions but typically involves a preliminary qualifying stage followed by a main "Super" stage and knockout rounds. Early tournaments began with a group stage, progressing to a Super 8s phase, while more recent editions have featured a Super 12s structure. The competition culminates in semi-finals and a final. The qualification pathway involves regional tournaments organized by the International Cricket Council, such as the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, allowing associate nations like Netherlands and Scotland to compete. The ICC World Twenty20 ranking system is often used for seeding purposes. Match rules strictly follow the Laws of Cricket as adapted for Twenty20 International play, including powerplay restrictions and strategic timeouts.

Tournaments

Each edition is hosted by a different nation or a consortium of countries, with the International Cricket Council awarding hosting rights. Key hosts have included England (2009), Sri Lanka (2012), Bangladesh (2014), and India (2016). The 2021 event, originally scheduled for India, was relocated to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The 2022 tournament is scheduled for Australia, while future hosts include the West Indies and the United States jointly in 2024. Memorable tournaments include the 2010 edition in the West Indies, where England claimed their first title, and the 2016 event in India, famous for Carlos Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes in the final for the West Indies.

Results

The list of champions reflects the global reach of the format. India won the inaugural 2007 title, defeating Pakistan. Pakistan triumphed in the 2009 tournament in England, beating Sri Lanka. England secured their maiden win in 2010 under captain Paul Collingwood. The West Indies have won twice, in 2012 under Darren Sammy and in 2016 under Darren Sammy. Sri Lanka won their first title in 2014 in Bangladesh. The most recent champion is Australia, who defeated New Zealand in the 2021 final in Dubai. Runners-up have included teams like South Africa and New Zealand.

Records

The tournament has produced numerous individual and team records. The leading run-scorer is Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka, while the highest individual score is held by Brendon McCullum of New Zealand. The leading wicket-taker is Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. Notable team records include the highest total, set by Sri Lanka against Kenya, and the lowest total, recorded by Netherlands. Memorable bowling figures belong to players like Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka. The fastest century was scored by Chris Gayle of the West Indies. Fielding records for most catches are held by AB de Villiers of South Africa.

Teams

Participation has expanded from the core Test-playing nations to include numerous associate members. Full member teams that are regular participants include England, Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe. Associate nations that have made notable appearances through qualification include Ireland, who famously beat England in 2009, Netherlands, Scotland, Hong Kong, Oman, and Namibia. The International Cricket Council has 106 member nations eligible to qualify.

Category:International cricket competitions Category:Twenty20 cricket Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2007