World Cup Twenty20 past champions

AFP

14 March, 2016, 18:01

Update: 14 March, 2016, 18:01

This file photograph taken on April 6, 2014 shows Sri Lanka cricketer Lasith Malinga (C) holding up the winner's trophy as he celebrates with teammates after the ICC World Twenty20 cricket final match between India and Sri lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Photo: AFP

New Delhi, India: The five past winners of the World Twenty20, which is being held in India.

2014 - SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka defeated India by six wickets to lift the 2014 title in Mirpur, Bangladesh. The victory atoned for their defeat in previous two finals and provide the perfect T20 international farewell for Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.

2012 - WEST INDIES

West Indies stunned Australia in the semi-finals and then broke the hearts of Sri Lanka in a low-scoring final. Despite scoring only a modest 137, the Windies restricted the hosts to 101 in reply before Chris Gayle led his team-mates in a celebratory 'Gangnam Style' dance.

2010 - ENGLAND

Player of the tournament Kevin Pietersen inspired England to their first ICC trophy in perfect fashion, defeating arch-rivals Australia in the West Indies.

2009 - PAKISTAN

A Younis Khan-led Pakistan blew Sri Lanka away in a one-sided final at Lord's to secure their second ICC world title.

2007 - INDIA

India won a thrilling inaugural final against Pakistan by five runs when Misbah-ul-Haq failed to make the runs needed in the final over, inspiring their previously sceptical fan-base to embrace the T20 format.