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List of Cricket Teams With the Most ICC Tournament Wins in History

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, organizing the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. These include the ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship.

Winning an ICC tournament is considered the highest honor in cricket. Over the years, a few countries have dominated the sport, lifting multiple ICC titles and cementing their legacy in cricketing history. Among them, Australia leads the world with an unmatched 10 ICC trophies, followed by India with 7 and West Indies with 5.

The ICC Champions Trophy, launched in 1998 as a short ODI tournament to promote cricket in emerging nations, was held every few years with the top eight teams competing. Known as the “mini World Cup,” it was discontinued after 2017 to focus on the ODI World Cup as the main 50-over event. The tournament is returning in 2025 with some new changes.

Major ICC Tournaments in Cricket

The ICC organizes four major men’s tournaments:

  1. ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI format) – held every four years.
  2. ICC T20 World Cup – the shortest and most thrilling format of the game.
  3. ICC Champions Trophy – a now-discontinued one-day tournament once featuring the top cricketing nations.
  4. ICC World Test Championship (WTC) – a league-style competition to crown the best Test team in the world.

Only a few countries have managed to win across multiple formats — showcasing their versatility, consistency, and dominance in world cricket.

Cricket formats overview

Cricket is played in three main international formats, each with unique characteristics:

  • Test Cricket: The traditional, longest format played over up to five days with two innings per team, testing players’ endurance and technique.
  • One Day Internationals (ODIs): Limited to 50 overs per side and usually completed in one day, combining skill and pace.
  • Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): The fastest format featuring 20 overs per side, known for aggressive play and high entertainment value.

Women’s ICC Tournaments Overview

The ICC organizes major international tournaments for women’s cricket, including the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, held every four years since 1973, is the oldest global women’s sporting event. Australia holds the record with seven titles, followed by England with four. In 2025, India won their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa in the final, marking a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup showcases the shorter format and draws large global audiences, emphasizing fast-paced, entertaining cricket among top female teams worldwide.

Teams With the Most ICC Trophies (As of 2025)

Rank Team/Country Total ICC Trophies World Cup (ODI) T20 World Cup Champions Trophy World Test Championship
1 Australia 10 6 (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023) 1 (2021) 2 (2006, 2009) 1 (2021–23)
2 India 7 2 (1983, 2011) 2 (2007, 2024) 3 (2002 shared, 2013, 2025)
3 West Indies 5 2 (1975, 1979) 2 (2012, 2016) 1 (2004)
4 Pakistan 3 1 (1992) 1 (2009) 1 (2017)
5 Sri Lanka 3 1 (1996) 1 (2014) 1 (2002 shared)
6 England 3 1 (2019) 2 (2010, 2022)
7 New Zealand 2 1 (2000) 1 (2019–21)
8 South Africa 1 1 (1998)

Source: ICC Official Records, 2025

Top 3 Most Successful Teams in ICC History

Australia – 10 Titles

Australia stands tall as the most successful team in ICC history, with a staggering 10 trophies across all formats.
Their achievements include six ODI World Cups, the T20 World Cup 2021, two Champions Trophies (2006, 2009), and the World Test Championship (2023).
Known for their unmatched dominance, tactical depth, and legendary players like Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh, and Pat Cummins, Australia remains the ultimate cricketing powerhouse.

India – 7 Titles

India holds seven ICC trophies, symbolizing its status as one of the most consistent and dominant cricketing nations.
From the historic 1983 World Cup under Kapil Dev to the 2011 triumph under MS Dhoni, and recent wins in the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, India continues to inspire generations of fans.
India is the only team to have won both the ODI and T20 World Cups multiple times, along with three Champions Trophy titles.

West Indies – 5 Titles

The West Indies were the pioneers of one-day cricket dominance, winning the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979.
Their fearless batting and explosive style returned in the T20 era, with titles in 2012 and 2016.
A Champions Trophy victory in 2004 further adds to their proud legacy as one of cricket’s most entertaining and talented teams.

Other Notable Champions

Pakistan – 3 Titles

Pakistan’s victories include the 1992 World Cup, the 2009 T20 World Cup, and the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Known for their unpredictability and flair, Pakistan remains one of cricket’s most passionate and skillful sides.

Sri Lanka – 3 Titles

Sri Lanka’s crowning moment came with the 1996 World Cup, followed by the 2002 Champions Trophy (shared with India) and the 2014 T20 World Cup win under Lasith Malinga.

England – 3 Titles

The inventors of cricket finally tasted major ICC success in 2019, winning the ODI World Cup in a thrilling Super Over finale.
England added two T20 titles (2010 and 2022) to mark their dominance in white-ball formats.

India’s Latest Triumph – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

A historic moment came when the Indian Women’s Cricket Team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai.

  • Shafali Verma scored a brilliant 87 runs and was named Player of the Match.
  • Deepti Sharma starred as the Player of the Tournament, with five wickets and a crucial half-century in the final.

This victory marks a new era for women’s cricket in India, inspiring millions across the nation.

Sumit Arora

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