The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the pinnacle of Twenty20 international cricket, bringing together the world’s best teams in a festival of explosive batting, clever bowling and athletic fielding.
Tournament Format
The T20 World Cup typically features 20 teams divided into groups for the first round. The top sides progress to the Super 8s (or Super 12s in earlier editions), followed by semi-finals and the final. The format rewards consistency while leaving room for upsets that make T20 cricket so thrilling.
Qualification
Top-ranked teams qualify automatically based on ICC T20I rankings, while associate nations battle through regional qualifiers for the remaining spots. This pathway has produced some of the tournament’s most memorable underdog stories.
History and Past Winners
Since the inaugural edition in 2007, famously won by India under MS Dhoni, the T20 World Cup has crowned champions from across the cricketing world. West Indies remain the only team to lift the trophy twice, while England, Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have all tasted glory.
Players to Watch
Every edition unearths new stars. Explosive openers, mystery spinners and death-over specialists become household names, while established greats cement their legacies on the biggest stage.
How to Follow
T20STAR brings you live scores, schedules and results for every T20 World Cup match, along with news and analysis throughout the tournament.