T 20 World Cup

### History of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup, formerly known as the ICC World Twenty20, is the premier international championship of Twenty20 cricket. It is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and was first held in 2007.

#### 1. **2007 - South Africa**

- **Champion**: India

- **Runner-Up**: Pakistan

- **Highlight**: The inaugural tournament saw India defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final by 5 runs. This tournament marked the beginning of the popularity of T20 cricket.

#### 2. **2009 - England**

- **Champion**: Pakistan

- **Runner-Up**: Sri Lanka

- **Highlight**: Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final held at Lord's.

#### 3. **2010 - West Indies**

- **Champion**: England

- **Runner-Up**: Australia

- **Highlight**: England claimed their first ICC title by defeating Australia by 7 wickets in the final.

#### 4. **2012 - Sri Lanka**

- **Champion**: West Indies

- **Runner-Up**: Sri Lanka

- **Highlight**: West Indies secured their first T20 World Cup title with a convincing victory over Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the final.

#### 5. **2014 - Bangladesh**

- **Champion**: Sri Lanka

- **Runner-Up**: India

- **Highlight**: Sri Lanka won their first T20 World Cup, defeating India by 6 wickets in the final.

#### 6. **2016 - India**

- **Champion**: West Indies

- **Runner-Up**: England

- **Highlight**: West Indies became the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice, defeating England by 4 wickets in a dramatic final, with Carlos Brathwaite hitting four consecutive sixes in the last over.

#### 7. **2021 - UAE and Oman**

- **Champion**: Australia

- **Runner-Up**: New Zealand

- **Highlight**: Australia won their first T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final held in Dubai.

#### 8. **2022 - Australia**

- **Champion**: England

- **Runner-Up**: Pakistan

- **Highlight**: England clinched their second T20 World Cup title, beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final held in Melbourne【25†source】.

### Evolution and Significance

- The T20 World Cup has grown significantly in popularity, paralleling the rise of domestic T20 leagues around the world.

- It has played a crucial role in the global expansion of cricket, bringing in new audiences and enhancing the sport's appeal with its fast-paced and exciting format.

- The tournament has seen memorable performances and has been a platform for showcasing emerging talents.

### Upcoming Tournaments

- **2024 - USA and West Indies**: Scheduled to be held from June 1 to June 30, 2024, this tournament marks the first time matches will be hosted in the United States. The event will feature 20 teams, including traditional powerhouses and emerging cricketing nations【25†source】.

### References

For more detailed historical records and statistics, you can visit the [ICC official website](https://www.icc-cricket.com) and the [ESPNcricinfo T20 World Cup page](https://www.espncricinfo.com).

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to be a significant event in the cricket calendar. Hosted by the United States and the West Indies, the tournament will feature 20 teams and will be played from June 1 to June 30, 2024. This marks the first time the United States will host matches for a major ICC tournament.

### Tournament Structure

The competition is divided into a group stage followed by the Super 8, semi-finals, and the final. The 20 teams are split into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 8 stage, where they will be further divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will advance to the semi-finals【22†source】【25†source】.

### Prize Money

The total prize pool for the tournament is $11.25 million, with the winners set to earn $2.45 million, the highest in the history of the tournament. Each team will also receive additional funds for each match they win, excluding the semi-finals and final【23†source】.

### Notable Matches and Fixtures

- The opening match on June 1 will feature the USA against Canada in Dallas.

- Key matches include India vs. Pakistan on June 9 in New York and Australia vs. England on June 8 in Barbados.

- The final is scheduled to be played on June 30【24†source】【25†source】.

### Recent Developments

As of now, South Africa has secured a place in the final after an emphatic win over Afghanistan in the semi-finals【22†source】.

For more detailed information on fixtures and match timings, you can visit the [ICC T20 World Cup official page](https://www.t20worldcup.com).