Historic! India secures their third T20 World Cup crown, demolishing New Zealand by 96 runs under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy at Ahmedabad’s grand stadium. This feat cements India’s place alongside West Indies and England as multi-time champions. Curious about the full lineage? Explore the captains who have scripted T20 World Cup magic over 10 thrilling editions.
2007: MS Dhoni, the finisher, finishes Pakistan to launch India’s T20 dynasty.
2009: Younis Khan masterminds Pakistan’s sole victory against Sri Lanka.
2010: Paul Collingwood’s England shocks Australia, claiming their debut title.
2012: Darren Sammy’s West Indies dances to victory over Sri Lanka.
2014: Lasith Malinga slays India to hand Sri Lanka the trophy.
2016: Sammy strikes twice, West Indies overpowers England for repeat glory.
2021: Aaron Finch fulfills Australia’s dream, beating New Zealand.
2022: Jos Buttler’s England crushes Pakistan for title number two.
2024: Rohit Sharma’s India avenges past losses, defeats South Africa.
2026: Suryakumar Yadav joins Dhoni and Sharma, overwhelming New Zealand.
Each captain brought unique flair—Dhoni’s calm, Sammy’s swagger, Finch’s resilience. India’s 2026 win, with its record margin, underscores their evolution into T20 behemoths. As fans revel, these leaders remain eternal icons of the format’s explosive history.