Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup. The 'Men in Blue' became the first team ever to successfully defend their T20 crown. With this win, Surya has joined a list of legendary names as captains to win a World Cup with India. Here is the full list (Pics: ICC/BCCI)
Updated On: 2026-03-09 01:34 PM IST
Compiled by : Atharva Upasani
Kapil Dev delivered India its first ever world cup in 1983. The charismatic all-rounder guided his team to victory over the mighty West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground in England to hand India its first piece of silverware (Pic: File pic)
MS Dhoni guided a young Indian team to T20 glory in South Africa in 2007. India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final to win the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup. (Pic: ICC)
MS Dhoni became only the second Indian captain to win the 50-over World Cup for India. Hosts India faced co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium, when Gautam Gambhir's 97 runs and MS Dhoni's unbeaten 91 guided India to victory. (Pic: ICC)
After the heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad 2023, Rohit Sharma and Team India finally got their hands on the World Cup trophy in the West Indies in 2024. Virat Kohli's half-century and disciplined bowling performances by Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah helped India end their 13-year World cup draught. (Pic: ICC)
Surya Kumar Yadav becomes the latest captain to win a World Cup title for India. The 35-year-old guided the hosts to a historic title win against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, as India became the first team to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. (Pic: BCCI)
