Team India's experience in the ICC T20 World Cup has mirrored the thrills of a roller-coaster. To date, the tournament has occurred eight times, with MS Dhoni captaining the Indian squad for the first six editions. Virat Kohli took the reins in 2021, and Rohit Sharma led the team in 2022. Across all editions, India has participated in 44 matches, securing 27 victories and suffering 15 defeats. Right ahead of the T20 World Cup, which is slated to start from June 2, let's delve into India's performance across all the eight editions.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2007 | Champions
Following a disappointing exit in the ODI World Cup, a rejuvenated Indian team led by new captain MS Dhoni took to the field. Dhoni not only demonstrated outstanding leadership but also made history by securing the inaugural T20 World Cup. During the Super 8 League matches, India faced a setback against New Zealand but bounced back to defeat England and South Africa, advancing to the semi-finals. India overcame a formidable Australian team in the semi-finals and triumphed over Pakistan in the final to clinch the World Cup 2007 title.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2009 | Super 8
Hosted in England, the second edition of the World Cup saw the defending champions, India, bow out early after consecutive losses to West Indies, England, and South Africa. India's sole victory in the tournament came against Ireland. In an interesting turn of events, Pakistan, the runner-ups from 2007, went on to claim the championship by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2010 | Super 8
The West Indies hosted the third edition of the T20 World Cup. India began the tournament strongly, defeating Afghanistan and South Africa in its opening matches. However, subsequent losses to Australia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka led to India's elimination. England ultimately clinched the World Cup title.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2012 | Super 8
The fourth edition of the T20 World Cup, held in Sri Lanka, was a close call for India. The team won against Afghanistan, England, and South Africa, losing only one match. Despite these victories, India failed to advance to the next round due to an unfavorable net run rate. The West Indies, led by Darren Sammy, captured their first World Cup trophy.
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ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2014 | Runners-up
In this edition, the Indian Cricket Team appeared to be the frontrunner, advancing to the World Cup final without a single loss. However, the tide turned dramatically in the final, where Sri Lanka overcame India to claim the championship. Virat Kohli was honored as the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performances.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2016 | Semi-Finalists
The sixth edition of the T20 World Cup took place in India. The host team, India, faced a severe setback with a loss to New Zealand in their opening match but rebounded to win all subsequent games and secure a spot in the semi-finals against the formidable West Indies. Despite a stellar performance by Virat Kohli, who was named the player of the tournament, India was defeated. This tournament also marked MS Dhoni's final appearance in T20 World Cups.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 | Super 12
The seventh edition of the T20 World Cup, originally slated for India, was relocated to the UAE due to COVID-19 concerns. India's campaign ended in the Super 12 stage after losses in their opening matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. Despite winning their subsequent matches, India was eliminated from the semifinals race.
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2022 | Semi-Finalists
Echoing the 2016 tournament, India's quest for the title in the 2022 T20 World Cup concluded in the semifinals with a loss to England. India had a strong showing in the Super 12 group stage, winning five out of six matches. Their sole group-stage defeat came against South Africa, and a second loss in the semifinals ousted them from the tournament. Virat Kohli emerged as the top run-scorer not only for India but in the series overall, while Arshdeep Singh stood out as India's leading bowler.
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