Players to Win the T20 World Cup Twice
India are one of only three teams to win the T20 World Cup twice. They first lifted the trophy in the inaugural season in 2007 under MS Dhoni. They won again in 2024, led by Rohit Sharma. That ended a 17-year wait for their second T20 title.
West Indies won the tournament in 2012 in Sri Lanka and again in 2016 in India under Daren Sammy’s inspirational leadership. They were the first team to win the title two times. England also won twice, in 2010 and 2022, under Paul Collingwood and Jos Buttler.Â
No team has won consecutive T20 World Cup titles or even three titles. No host nation has won the tournament either. India have the opportunity to do it all this time around.
In the 2026 edition, Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor is the only participating player who was part of the 2007 tournament.
Across 9 completed editions, only 9 players have won the T20 World Cup twice.
Here is the full list of the players to win the T20 World Cup title two times.
1. Rohit Sharma – Two T20 World Cup Titles (2007, 2024)
Rohit Sharma featured in every T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2024, where he retired from the format.
In 2007, he scored 88 runs in 3 innings and was never dismissed. He made 50* off 40 against South Africa in Durban and 30* off 16 against Pakistan in the final in Johannesburg.
Rohit captained India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title in the West Indies and USA, ending India’s 17-year wait.
He scored 257 runs in 8 innings at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 156.70.
2. Daren Sammy – Captain of West Indies’ Golden Era
Daren Sammy captained West Indies to T20 World Cup wins in 2012 and 2016. He is the only captain to successfully lead a side to two T20 World Cup titles.
He was the leader of a side that dominated the format for a number of years and revolutionised power hitting in T20 cricket.
In 2012, he scored 54 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 142.10. He also took 4 wickets at an average of 32.75 and an economy rate of 7.70.
In 2016, he scored 8 runs in 3 innings and took 1 wicket. Despite modest personal numbers, he led West Indies to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice.
3. Marlon Samuels – Final Hero Twice in T20 World Cup
Marlon Samuels was Player of the Final in both 2012 and 2016.
In the 2012 final against Sri Lanka, he scored 78 off 56 and took 1-15 in four overs. He finished that edition with 230 runs in six innings at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 132.94, including three fifties.
In the 2016 final against England at Eden Gardens, he smashed 85* off 66 balls. That innings included 9 fours and 2 sixes. He scored 181 runs in six innings at an average of 36.20 and a strike rate of 112.42.
4. Chris Gayle – The Universe Boss
Chris Gayle won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016. The Universe Boss was one of the most feared T20 batters in the world at the time and is till date the only player with two T20 World Cup hundreds.
In 2012, he scored 222 runs in 6 innings at an average of 44.40 and a strike rate of 150. He hit 3 fifties. His best was 75* off 41 against Australia in the semifinal.
In 2016, he scored 113 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 194.82. He smashed 100* off 48 balls against England at Wankhede Stadium. That innings included 5 fours and 11 sixes.
5. Dwayne Bravo – All-Round Impact in T20 World Cup Wins
Allrounder Dwayne Bravo also played a key role in both title wins, more as a bowler and lower order batter.
In 2012, he scored 134 runs in 5 innings at an average of 33.50 and a strike rate of 118.58. He bowled one over in the tournament.
In 2016, he scored 63 runs in 4 innings. With the ball, he picked up 9 wickets at an average of 21.11 and an economy rate of 7.91. He took 3-37 in the final against England, dismissing Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali.
6. The Rise of Andre Russell’s Power
Andre Russell played key roles in both campaigns.
In 2012, he scored 35 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 134.61. He did not take any wicket.
In 2016, he scored 91 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 142.18. He hit 43* off 20 in the semifinal against India. With the ball, he took 9 wickets at an average of 21 and an economy rate of 7.87.
7. Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles scored 130 runs in 6 innings in 2012 at a strike rate of 112.06. He made 84 off 56 against England in Pallekele with 10 fours and 3 sixes.
In 2016, he scored 117 runs in 6 innings at an average of 19.50 and a strike rate of 108.33. He made 52 off 36 in the semifinal against India.
8. Samuel Badree
Samuel Badree was economical in both editions.
In 2012, he took 4 wickets in 4 matches at an economy rate of 5.56.
In 2016, he claimed 9 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 13.77 and an economy rate of 5.39. His best was 3-12 against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
9. Denesh Ramdin
Denesh Ramdin contributed as a wicketkeeper in both victories.
In 2012, he scored 8 runs and took 4 catches and 2 stumpings.
In 2016, he scored 36 runs and took 2 catches with 1 stumping.
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