2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
India clinched their second ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by a narrow margin of 7 runs in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, Barbados. This victory ended a 13-year wait for an ICC Trophy and a 17-year wait for the ICC T20 Trophy.
Tournament Details:
- Organizing Body: ICC (International Cricket Council)
- Format: T20 International
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Total Teams: 20 Teams
- Total Matches: 55 Matches
- Host Country: West Indies and the United States
- Schedule: 4th June to 29th June 2024
Final Match Highlights:
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados (West Indies)
- Winner: India (2nd title)
- Runner-up: South Africa
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (India)
- Player of the Series: Jasprit Bumrah - 15 wickets (India)
- Most Runs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 281 runs (Afghanistan)
- Most Wickets: Fazalhaq Farooqi - 17 wickets (Afghanistan)
Brand Ambassadors:
Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, and Usain Bolt
Prize Money:
- Winner Team: $2.45 million
- Runners-up Team: $1.28 million
- Total Prize Money: $11.25 million
List of Player and Their Cash Prize:
| Player |
Award |
Prize Money |
| Virat Kohli |
Player of the Match |
$3000 |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
Player of the Tournament |
$15000 |
| Suryakumar Yadav |
Smart Catch of the Match |
$3000 |
Important Stats
| Category |
Player(s) |
Performance |
| Most Runs |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
281 runs |
| Most Wickets |
Arshdeep Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi |
17 wickets each |
| Highest Score |
Nicholas Pooran |
98 runs vs AFG |
| Best Bowling Figures |
Fazalhaq Farooqi |
5 for 9 vs Uganda |
| Highest Strike Rate |
Shai Hope |
187.71 |
| Best Economy Rate |
Tim Southee |
3 |
| Most Sixes |
Nicholas Pooran |
17 sixes |
| Most 50+ Scores |
Rohit Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
3 each |
| Most Catches |
Aiden Markram |
8 catches |
Historical Achievements: T20 World Cup
- Most Runs (all-time): Virat Kohli (1292 runs)
- Most Wickets (all-time): Shakib Al Hasan (50 wickets)
T20 World Cup Winners List (Year-Wise)
| Year |
Winner |
Runner-Up |
Player of the Series |
Top Run Scorer |
Highest Wicket Taker |
Venue |
| 2007 |
India |
Pakistan |
Shahid Afridi |
Matthew Hayden |
Umar Gul |
South Africa |
| 2009 |
Pakistan |
Sri Lanka |
Tillakaratne Dilshan |
Tillakaratne Dilshan |
Umar Gul |
England |
| 2010 |
England |
Australia |
Kevin Pietersen |
Mahela Jayawardene |
Dirk Nannes |
West Indies |
| 2012 |
West Indies |
Sri Lanka |
Shane Watson |
Shane Watson |
Ajantha Mendis |
Sri Lanka |
| 2014 |
Sri Lanka |
India |
Virat Kohli |
Virat Kohli |
Ajantha Mendis |
Bangladesh |
| 2016 |
West Indies |
England |
Virat Kohli |
Tamim Iqbal |
Mustafizur Rahman |
India |
| 2021 |
Australia |
New Zealand |
Mitchell Marsh |
Babar Azam |
Adam Zampa |
UAE/Oman |
| 2022 |
England |
Pakistan |
Sam Curran |
Virat Kohli |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
Australia |
| 2024 |
India |
South Africa |
Jasprit Bumrah |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
Fazalhaq Farooqi |
US and West Indies |
T20 World Cup Winners List - Country-wise
| Country Name |
No. of Times Win |
Year |
| West Indies |
2 |
2012, 2016 |
| India |
2 |
2007, 2024 |
| Pakistan |
1 |
2009 |
| England |
2 |
2010, 2022 |
| Sri Lanka |
1 |
2014 |
| Australia |
1 |
2021 |
T20 World Cup Winning Captains List
| Name |
No. of Titles |
Team |
Year |
| Daren Sammy |
2 |
West Indies |
2012, 2016 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
1 |
India |
2007 |
| Younis Khan |
1 |
Pakistan |
2009 |
| Paul Collingwood |
1 |
England |
2010 |
| Lasith Malinga |
1 |
Sri Lanka |
2014 |
| Aaron Finch |
1 |
Australia |
2021 |
T20 World Cup 2007
India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007, captained by MS Dhoni. They defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final match. Key moments included Yuvraj Singh's 70 runs in the semi-final against Australia and his six sixes in one over against England. Gautam Gambhir's 75 runs in the final and key bowling performances by Irfan Pathan and RP Singh helped India set a target of 158 runs and secure victory.
History of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2007
First tournament in South Africa
India won.
2009
Pakistan won in England
2010
England won in the West Indies
2012
West Indies won in Sri Lanka
2014
Sri Lanka won in Bangladesh
2016
West Indies won in India
2021
Australia won in UAE/Oman
2022
England won in Australia
2024
India won in US and West Indies
Upcoming Cricket Events
| Year |
Tournament |
Host Countries |
| 2027 |
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (50-50) |
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia |
| 2031 |
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (50-50) |
India and Bangladesh |
| 2025 |
ICC Champions Trophy |
Pakistan |
| 2029 |
ICC Champions Trophy |
India |
About ICC
- Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Founded: 15 June 1909
- CEO: Geoff Allardice
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
Additional News and Facts
- The BCCI will give a bonus of INR 125 crore (about USD 15 million) to the India squad that won the T20 World Cup.
- Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja Retire from T20 Internationals
- Virat Kohli:
- Retired from T20s with an impressive record.
- Scored 4,188 runs in 125 matches.
- Average: 48.69, including 38 half-centuries and one century.
- Rohit Sharma:
- The highest run-scorer in T20s, retiring with 4,231 runs in 159 matches.
- Holds the record for most centuries in T20 internationals with five.
- Won two T20 World Cup titles: one as a player and one as captain in 2024.
- Known as "Hitman" for his six-hitting ability, first cricketer to hit 600 sixes in international cricket.
- Became the most successful Indian T20 captain with 42 wins in 55 matches, breaking MS Dhoni's record of 41 wins in 72 matches.
- Ravindra Jadeja:
- Retired from T20 internationals.
- Started his career against Sri Lanka in February 2009.
- Scored 515 runs and took 54 wickets in 74 matches.
- Other Notable Highlights
- Pat Cummins:
- Took the first hat-trick of the T20 World Cup 2024.
- David Warner:
- Announced his retirement from international cricket.
India's victory in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was historic, as they won their second title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, Barbados. This marked the end of a 13-year wait for an ICC Trophy and a 17-year wait specifically for the ICC T20 Trophy. Led by Virat Kohli and supported by standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, India showcased their prowess in T20 cricket, bringing pride to their nation. This achievement adds another chapter to India's success in international cricket and cements their position as a formidable force in the T20 format.
