The West Indies don’t need a special introduction. They were a dangerous side in Tests and ODIs in the 20th century.
Now, in the 21st century, the Caribbeans are bossing the T20I format, giving opponents a run for their money. And it’s pretty evident from their 2 T20 World Cup triumphs.
However, in the last couple of editions, their performance was worrisome, and they couldn’t even make it to the main event in 2022. But you can’t discount them making a roaring comeback.
This article will provide a rundown on the West Indies record in every T20 World Cup edition.
West Indies Performance in Every T20 World Cup Edition
| Year | Edition Result | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Semi-Final | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Super 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Winner | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | Semi-Final | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Winner | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Group Stage | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | First Round | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Super 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Key Insights
The West Indies are one of the 2 teams that have won the T20 World Cup twice. They first lifted the trophy in 2012 by defeating Sri Lanka, and they repeated the feat in 2016 by thrashing England.
During both their title triumphs, Daren Sammy led the West Indies, making him the only captain to win the global T20 tournament twice.
Except for their zero wins in 2007, the Caribbean team has won at least one match in every edition since 2009.
In the opening match of the 2007 edition, the West Indies posted the first-ever 200+ total in the tournament’s history. During the same match, Chris Gayle scored 117 runs, making him the first batter to score a T20I century.
5 matches won by the West Indies in their title-winning 2016 iteration are the most wins in a single edition.
The West Indies have progressed to the knockout stages 4 times, entering the final and semi-final twice each.
In 2022, for the first time, the West Indies couldn’t qualify for the main group stage in their T20 World Cup history. They got knocked out in the first qualifying round, losing 2 of their 3 matches against Scotland and Ireland.
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