T20 World Cup
Cricket's fastest global tournament. The T20 World Cup delivers explosive action, breathtaking skill, and unpredictable drama as the world's best short-format nations collide.
Tournament Essentials
The rapid-fire facts behind the ICC's short-format flagship.
A more frequent global event compared to the 50-over World Cup.
Recently expanded to include more Associate nations, widening the game's reach.
The 2024 winners after a dramatic final in Barbados.
The 2026 Edition
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Expect spin-friendly pitches, massive crowds, and the highest level of T20 tactical innovation as teams adapt to subcontinental conditions.
UK TV Coverage
The T20 World Cup is a major draw for UK cricket fans, with kick-off times often landing in the morning or early afternoon for subcontinental events:
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky Sports remains the exclusive live broadcaster for the T20 World Cup in the UK. Every match from the opening group stages to the final is shown live across Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
Free-to-air highlights are typically available on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Previous Winners
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA & West Indies | India | South Africa |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Pakistan |
| 2021 | UAE & Oman | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | England |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | India |