Gautam Gambhir To Andy Flower: T20 World Cup Winning Coaches 2007-2026

T20 World Cup Winning Coaches (AFP)

History was rewritten on Sunday night in Ahmedabad when India became the first team in the world to win a second consecutive T20 World Cup title, that too, on home soil. The men in blue thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, defending the coveted silverware. 

Most notably, it was a historic feat for head coach Gautam Gambhir, who became the only person to win the title as a player as well as a Head Coach. 

However, the 44-year-old dedicated the win to former India teammates - Rahul Dravid, the previous India head coach, BCCI CoE chief VVS Laxman, chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, and ICC chair Jay Shah. The head coach also praised captain Suryakumar Yadav for working in tandem with him. 

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India produced an explosive performance with the bat to post a massive 255 for five, and then bundled out New Zealand for 159 to emerge comfortable winners. 

That being said, since its inception in 2007, the tournament has seen several coach-captain duos win the coveted title. In this article, read the list of all T20 World Cup winning coaches over the years. 

T20 World Cup Winning Coaches 2007-2026

FAQs: T20 World Cup Winning Coaches

Q.1. Who was the coach when India won the T20 World Cup?

Ans. The Indian cricket team has won three T20 World Cup titles under the following coaches: Lalchand Rajput in 2007, Rahul Dravid in 2024, and Gautam Gambhir in 2026. 

Q.2. Who has won the most T20 World Cup titles?

Ans. As of March 2026, India holds the record for the most Men’s T20 World Cup titles, having won the tournament three times (2007, 2024, and 2026). They are followed by the West Indies and England, who have each won the tournament twice. 

Q.3. How many T20 World Cups have been won by the Indian cricket team?

Ans. The Indian cricket team has won three ICC Men’s T20 World Cup titles, having previously won the competition in 2007 and 2024.

Q.4. Who is the most successful coach in cricket?

Ans. Australia-born John Buchanan is a highly successful cricket coach, renowned for leading the Australian national team to immense dominance between 1999 and 2007, including two World Cup titles. He also coached Queensland and the Kolkata Knight Riders and served as New Zealand's director of cricket.

Q.5. Which team is the most successful in T20?

Ans. As of March 2026, India is the most successful team in T20 international cricket, having won a record three ICC Men's T20 World Cup titles (2007, 2024, and 2026). 

They are the first team to win three titles, defend their crown, and win on home soil. Additionally, India boasts the highest victory percentage in T20 World Cup history.

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