T20 World Cup: Detailed List of Award Winners, Prize Money, Records, and Statistics

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup started in 2007 and has grown into one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket. Ten editions have now been played through 2026, producing famous finals, record-breaking innings, great bowling spells and some of the most memorable moments in T20 cricket.

India are the most successful team in Men's T20 World Cup history with three titles. India won the first tournament in 2007, lifted the trophy again in 2024 and successfully defended the title at home in 2026. West Indies and England have won twice each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia have one title each.

The 2026 edition also created several new tournament records. Sahibzada Farhan scored a record 383 runs in one edition, Finn Allen hit the fastest T20 World Cup century, Sanju Samson became Player of the Tournament, and Jasprit Bumrah produced 4/15 in the final as India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs.

T20 World Cup Winners and Runners-Up List

India became the first country to win three Men's T20 World Cup titles when they beat New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2026. They also became the first team to win consecutive Men's T20 World Cups after winning in both 2024 and 2026.

Teams With the Most T20 World Cup Titles

India now stand alone at the top with three trophies. West Indies were the first team to win the competition twice, achieving that in 2016. England became the second two-time champion in 2022 before India moved ahead of both countries in 2026.

T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament Winners

The Player of the Tournament award goes to the player who makes the strongest overall contribution across an entire World Cup.

Virat Kohli is the only player to win the Men's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament award twice. He won it in consecutive editions in 2014 and 2016.

Sanju Samson became the latest winner in 2026 after scoring 321 runs from only five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37. His tournament included unbeaten 97 against West Indies, 89 against England in the semi-final and another 89 against New Zealand in the final.

Player of the Match Winners in Every T20 World Cup Final

Marlon Samuels is the only player to win the final Player of the Match award twice. He did it during both of West Indies' title-winning campaigns, scoring 78 against Sri Lanka in 2012 and an unbeaten 85 against England in 2016.

Jasprit Bumrah became the latest winner after taking 4/15 against New Zealand in the 2026 final. India scored 255/5 before bowling New Zealand out for 159 to complete a 96-run victory.

T20 World Cup 2026 Award Winners

The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup produced several outstanding individual performances.

The tournament was especially strong for India. Sanju Samson was Player of the Tournament, Bumrah was Player of the Match in the final, and India became the first side to win back-to-back Men's T20 World Cups.

T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

The ICC selected the following XI after the tournament:

Four Indian players made the XI: Samson, Kishan, Pandya and Bumrah. Sahibzada Farhan earned his place after finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 383 runs.

T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money

The ICC announced a total players' prize money pool of US$11.25 million for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.

India received the largest amount after winning the title, while New Zealand received the second-largest share as runners-up.

Every participating team received a base payment of US$225,000. Additional money came from match wins, tournament progression and final finishing position.

India Prize Money for Winning T20 World Cup 2026

India's final total was US$2,639,423.

This amount was not simply one fixed winner's cheque. It included India's base participation payment, progression bonuses, match-win bonuses and the champion's share.

New Zealand received US$1,422,692 after finishing second.

South Africa were the only other team to earn more than US$1 million, while England received just under that amount after reaching the semi-finals.

Most Runs in T20 World Cup History

Virat Kohli remains one of the greatest run-scorers in Men's T20 World Cup history.

He finished his tournament career with 1,292 runs and produced several famous innings under pressure, particularly against Pakistan and in knockout-style matches.

Kohli's record also includes 15 fifty-plus scores and two Player of the Tournament awards.

His ability to perform in different conditions over several editions made him one of the most consistent batters in tournament history.

Most Runs in a Single T20 World Cup

Sahibzada Farhan holds the record for the most runs in one Men's T20 World Cup edition.

He scored 383 runs for Pakistan in 2026, breaking Virat Kohli's previous record of 319 from 2014.

Farhan also became the first batter to score two centuries in one Men's T20 World Cup edition.

Highest Individual Score in T20 World Cup History

Brendon McCullum's 123 against Bangladesh in 2012 remains one of the highest individual scores in Men's T20 World Cup history.

McCullum scored his 123 from 58 balls, hitting 11 fours and seven sixes.

McCullum's innings remains one of the tournament's great power-hitting performances.

Fastest Century in T20 World Cup History

Finn Allen holds the record for the fastest century in Men's T20 World Cup history.

He reached his hundred from only 33 balls against South Africa in the 2026 semi-final.

Before Allen, Chris Gayle held the record with a 47-ball century against England in 2016.

Allen finished unbeaten on 100 from 33 balls as New Zealand chased 170 in only 12.5 overs to reach the final.

Fastest Fifty in T20 World Cup History

Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty against England in 2007 remains the fastest half-century in Men's T20 World Cup history.

Yuvraj hit Stuart Broad for six consecutive sixes during the innings.

He eventually scored 58 from 16 balls and helped India reach 218/4.

His 12-ball fifty is still one of the tournament's most famous records.

Abhishek Sharma produced the fastest fifty of the 2026 tournament, reaching the milestone from 18 balls in the final against New Zealand. That was also the fastest fifty in a Men's T20 World Cup knockout match.

Most Sixes in T20 World Cup History

Chris Gayle built one of the strongest six-hitting records in Men's T20 World Cups.

He finished his tournament career with 63 sixes, far ahead of most players from his era.

Gayle hit ten or more sixes in a T20 World Cup innings twice, including 11 sixes during his 100 not out against England in 2016.

His power at the top of the order made him one of the most dangerous batters the tournament has seen.

Most Sixes in One T20 World Cup

Sanju Samson created a new single-edition record in 2026.

He hit 24 sixes during the tournament, the most by any player in one Men's T20 World Cup.

The record came despite Samson batting only five times.

His late-tournament run included 97 not out against West Indies and scores of 89 in both the semi-final and final.

Most Runs in One Over in T20 World Cup

The record is 36 runs in one over.

Yuvraj Singh first achieved it in 2007 when he hit Stuart Broad for six sixes from six legal deliveries.

West Indies later equalled the team record against Afghanistan in 2024, although that over included extras.

Yuvraj therefore remains the batter with the famous individual achievement of scoring all 36 runs himself.

Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History

Shakib Al Hasan holds the career record with 50 wickets.

The Bangladesh left-arm spinner played in every edition from 2007 through 2024 and remained effective across different periods of T20 cricket.

Other leading bowlers include Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahid Afridi and Lasith Malinga.

Shakib's combination of longevity and control allowed him to become the first bowler to reach 50 Men's T20 World Cup wickets.

Best Bowling Figures in T20 World Cup History

Ajantha Mendis holds the record with 6/8 against Zimbabwe in 2012.

Mendis remains the only bowler to take six wickets in one Men's T20 World Cup innings.

Most Wickets in One T20 World Cup

Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan and Arshdeep Singh of India share the record for the most wickets in one edition.

Both took 17 wickets in the 2024 tournament.

Wanindu Hasaranga had previously taken 16 wickets in 2021.

Jasprit Bumrah also had an outstanding 2024 campaign, taking 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of only 4.17 on his way to Player of the Tournament.

Most Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026

Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy finished as the joint-leading wicket-takers with 14 wickets each.

Bumrah took his 14 wickets at an average of 12.42 and an economy rate of 6.21.

He saved his best performance for the final, taking 4/15 against New Zealand.

Highest Team Total in T20 World Cup History

Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in 2007 remains one of the biggest team totals in Men's T20 World Cup history.

India came very close to that mark in 2026.

They scored 256/4 against Zimbabwe and then posted 255/5 against New Zealand in the final.

The 255/5 was the highest total ever recorded in a Men's T20 World Cup final.

Highest Total in a T20 World Cup Final

India's 255/5 against New Zealand in 2026 is the highest total in a Men's T20 World Cup final.

Sanju Samson scored 89, Ishan Kishan added a quick 54 and India's aggressive batting never allowed New Zealand's bowlers to settle.

India then bowled New Zealand out for 159.

The 96-run victory gave India their third title.

Highest Individual Score in a T20 World Cup Final

Sanju Samson set a new record in 2026 with 89 against New Zealand.

The innings came from only 46 balls.

Before Samson's 89, no player had scored as many runs in a Men's T20 World Cup final.

His knock followed another 89 in the semi-final against England, completing an outstanding finish to the tournament.

Highest Match Aggregate in T20 World Cup History

India and England produced a record 499 combined runs in their 2026 semi-final.

India made 253/7.

England replied with 246/7.

The match became the highest aggregate in Men's T20 World Cup history and one of the highest-scoring international T20 matches ever played.

Highest Powerplay Score in T20 World Cup

India scored 92/0 in the powerplay during the 2026 tournament, matching the T20 World Cup record.

West Indies had earlier made 92/1 against Afghanistan in 2024.

Scoring more than 90 runs from the first six overs shows how aggressive modern T20 batting has become.

Most Team Sixes in One T20 World Cup

India hit 106 sixes in the 2026 tournament.

It was the first time a team had hit more than 100 sixes during a single T20I event.

The number reflected India's extremely aggressive batting style throughout the tournament.

Samson, Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and the rest of the batting order regularly attacked from the powerplay rather than waiting for the final overs.

Highest Batting Average in a T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett created another 2026 record.

He scored 292 runs at an average of 146.00.

Bennett was not out in four of his six innings, which helped him finish with the highest batting average recorded in a Men's T20 World Cup edition.

Most Player of the Match Awards in T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli holds one of the strongest individual award records in tournament history with eight Player of the Match awards.

His awards included several famous pressure innings, particularly against Pakistan.

His final T20 World Cup Player of the Match award came in the 2024 final, when his 76 helped India recover from 34/3 and reach 176/7.

India later won the match by seven runs.

Players With the Most T20 World Cup Centuries

Chris Gayle and Sahibzada Farhan are among the players with multiple Men's T20 World Cup hundreds.

Gayle scored 117 against South Africa in 2007 and 100 not out against England in 2016.

Farhan joined him in 2026, but made history by scoring both of his hundreds in the same tournament.

He became the first batter to score two centuries in one Men's T20 World Cup edition.

Major Records Created at T20 World Cup 2026

The 2026 tournament changed several important records at once:

• India became the first team to win three Men's T20 World Cup titles.
• India became the first team to win consecutive titles.
• India became the first home team to win a Men's T20 World Cup.
• Sahibzada Farhan scored a record 383 runs in one edition.
• Farhan became the first batter to score two centuries in one edition.
• Finn Allen scored the fastest World Cup century from 33 balls.
• Sanju Samson hit a record 24 sixes in one edition.
• Samson scored the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final with 89.
• India posted the highest final total with 255/5.
• India and England produced a record match aggregate of 499.
• Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest knockout fifty from 18 balls.
• India hit 106 sixes during the tournament.
• Brian Bennett recorded a tournament batting average of 146.00.

India at the T20 World Cup

India have now become the most successful team in tournament history.

They won the inaugural event in 2007 under MS Dhoni.

The next title came 17 years later in 2024, when Rohit Sharma's side defeated South Africa in a close final in Barbados.

India then defended the trophy in 2026 under Suryakumar Yadav, beating New Zealand by 96 runs.

That third title moved India ahead of West Indies and England.

West Indies at the T20 World Cup

West Indies won both of their titles during a golden period of T20 cricket.

They defeated Sri Lanka in the 2012 final and England in the 2016 final.

Marlon Samuels was Player of the Match in both finals.

The 2016 victory is especially famous because Carlos Brathwaite hit Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes in the final over to complete the chase.

England at the T20 World Cup

England have won the trophy twice.

Their first title came in 2010, when they beat Australia in the final.

They won again in 2022 by defeating Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Sam Curran took 3/12 in the final and was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament.

Pakistan at the T20 World Cup

Pakistan reached the final of the first tournament in 2007 but lost a close match to India.

They returned two years later and won the 2009 title.

Shahid Afridi played a major role, including an unbeaten 54 in the final against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan reached another final in 2022 but lost to England.

Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka reached several finals during the early years of the tournament.

They lost the 2009 and 2012 finals before finally winning in 2014.

Kumar Sangakkara scored an unbeaten 52 in the final against India and was named Player of the Match.

The title gave Sri Lanka a major ICC trophy after several near misses.

Australia at the T20 World Cup

Australia had to wait until 2021 to win their first Men's T20 World Cup.

They defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final.

Mitchell Marsh scored an unbeaten 77 and won Player of the Match.

David Warner finished with 289 runs during the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament.

How the T20 World Cup Has Changed

The tournament has changed greatly since 2007.

The first edition had 12 teams, while the modern competition has expanded to 20.

Batting has become much more aggressive, teams now regularly score above 200, and players attack much earlier in the innings.

The 2026 tournament showed that change clearly. India scored more than 250 in consecutive knockout matches, Finn Allen made a 33-ball century, and more than 100 sixes were hit by India alone.

At the same time, bowling remains vital. Bumrah's 4/15 in the 2026 final showed that a great spell can still decide a match even during a high-scoring era.

T20 World Cup Records at a Glance

FAQs

Which team has won the most T20 World Cups?

India hold the record with three Men's T20 World Cup titles, won in 2007, 2024 and 2026.

Who won the T20 World Cup 2026?

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad.

Who was Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2026?

Sanju Samson won the award after scoring 321 runs from five innings.

Who was Player of the Match in the 2026 final?

Jasprit Bumrah won the award after taking 4/15 against New Zealand.

How much prize money did India receive for T20 World Cup 2026?

India received a total of US$2,639,423 from the tournament's players' prize money pool.

What was the total T20 World Cup 2026 prize pool?

The ICC distributed US$11.25 million in players' prize money.

Who has scored the most runs in one T20 World Cup?

Sahibzada Farhan scored a record 383 runs in 2026.

Who has the highest individual score in T20 World Cup history?

Brendon McCullum scored 123 against Bangladesh in 2012.

Who has the fastest T20 World Cup century?

Finn Allen reached 100 from 33 balls against South Africa in 2026.

Who has the fastest T20 World Cup fifty?

Yuvraj Singh reached fifty from 12 balls against England in 2007.

Who has taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history?

Shakib Al Hasan holds the career record with 50 wickets.

What are the best bowling figures in T20 World Cup history?

Ajantha Mendis holds the record with 6/8 against Zimbabwe in 2012.

Who has won Player of the Tournament most times?

Virat Kohli is the only player to win the award twice, doing so in 2014 and 2016.

Who has won Player of the Match in two T20 World Cup finals?

Marlon Samuels won it twice, in 2012 and 2016 for West Indies.

Which team scored the highest total in a T20 World Cup final?

India scored 255/5 against New Zealand in the 2026 final.

Sources

• ICC – Prize Money Distribution for Men's T20 World Cup 2026
  View official ICC prize money distribution
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  View official ICC report
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  View official final scorecard
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  View historical award winners
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