2024 T20 World Cup: India Win After 11 Years in USA and West Indies
India won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA — their first T20 title since 2007. Rohit Sharma lifted the trophy after India's win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the first to be jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies — an expansion of the tournament format to 20 teams and the first major ICC tournament on US soil. India won the tournament, beating South Africa in the final in Barbados, ending an 11-year wait for a T20 world title.
USA as Host
The USA co-hosting represented cricket's biggest push into the North American market ahead of the 2024 men's T20 season and the sport's inclusion in the 2028 LA Olympics. Matches were played at a new stadium in New York and in Dallas and Florida. USA qualified as a host nation and produced one of the tournament's shocks — beating Pakistan in their group-stage match.
India's Campaign
India went through the tournament unbeaten. Key performances came from Rohit Sharma (who played at a strike rate above 150 throughout), Virat Kohli, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh. Their semi-final win over England was dominant; they beat South Africa in a thrilling final.
The Final
South Africa appeared to be on course to win their first major ICC title — at 16/0 in the final over of their chase they needed just 16 off 6 balls. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a masterful final over, conceding only 8 runs and taking two wickets. India won by 7 runs. Virat Kohli's 76 and Bumrah's 15th wicket of the tournament were the moments of the match.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2024 T20 World Cup?
India — beating South Africa by 7 runs in the Kensington Oval final in Barbados.
When was the 2024 T20 World Cup held?
June 2024 — co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies.