List Of Captains Who Won ICC T20 World Cup (Men’s)

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is one of the most exciting tournaments in international cricket. Since its introduction in 2007, the competition has produced several thrilling moments and legendary performances. However, behind every championship-winning team is a captain who leads with confidence, strategy, and composure under pressure.

Over the years, many great leaders have lifted the prestigious trophy and etched their names into cricket history. In this article, we take a look at the list of captains who have won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the impact they made during their victorious campaigns.

MS Dhoni – India (2007)

The first-ever T20 World Cup was held in 2007, and it was won by the India national cricket team under the leadership of MS Dhoni. India defeated the Pakistan national cricket team in a thrilling final.

Dhoni’s calm leadership and bold decisions, including backing young players like Joginder Sharma in the final over, played a crucial role in India’s historic triumph.

Younis Khan – Pakistan (2009)

The Pakistan national cricket team won their first T20 World Cup in 2009 under captain Younis Khan. Pakistan defeated the Sri Lanka national cricket team in the final.

Younis Khan’s leadership helped Pakistan maintain consistency throughout the tournament, while players like Shahid Afridi delivered match-winning performances.

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Paul Collingwood – England (2010)

Paul Collingwood led the England cricket team to their first-ever T20 World Cup title in 2010.

England dominated the final against the Australia national cricket team, showcasing a balanced team performance that secured a comfortable victory.

Darren Sammy – West Indies (2012 & 2016)

One of the most successful captains in T20 World Cup history is Darren Sammy of the West Indies cricket team.

Sammy led the Caribbean side to two T20 World Cup titles in 2012 and 2016, making West Indies the first team to win the tournament twice. The team featured explosive players such as Chris Gayle and Carlos Brathwaite, whose unforgettable four sixes in the 2016 final sealed the victory.

Aaron Finch – Australia (2021)

The Australia national cricket team finally won their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2021 under the captaincy of Aaron Finch.

Australia defeated the New Zealand national cricket team in the final, with standout performances from players like Mitchell Marsh and David Warner.

Jos Buttler – England (2022)

Jos Buttler led the England cricket team to their second T20 World Cup title in 2022. England defeated the Pakistan national cricket team in the final with a strong all-round performance.

Buttler’s aggressive captaincy style and England’s deep batting lineup played a key role in their success.

Rohit Sharma – India (2026)

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Rohit Sharma led the India national cricket team to their third T20 World Cup title. India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team in the final with a dominant performance.

Rohit’s leadership and India’s balanced squad helped them maintain consistency throughout the tournament.

Conclusion

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has witnessed several outstanding captains who guided their teams to glory. From MS Dhoni’s historic win in 2007 to Rohit Sharma’s leadership in 2026, these captains have left a lasting legacy in the shortest format of international cricket.