Once a formidable force in Tests and ODIs during the 20th century, the West Indies cricket team dominated the T20I format in the 21st century.
They have clinched two T20 World Cup titles, showcasing their prowess. However, their recent performances have been concerning, with a significant dip in form, including failing to qualify for the main event in 2022.
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Despite these setbacks, the Caribbeans are known for their resilience and potential for a strong comeback.
This article provides a detailed look at the West Indies’ record in every T20 World Cup edition, highlighting their journey and achievements.
West Indies Performance In T20 World Cups
| 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 |
Key Insights:
The West Indies are one of only two teams to have won the T20 World Cup twice. They first lifted the trophy in 2012 by defeating Sri Lanka and repeated the feat in 2016 by thrashing England.
Daren Sammy captained the West Indies during their title triumphs, making him the only captain to win the global T20 tournament twice.
Since 2009, the Caribbean team has won at least one game in every edition with the exception of their winless 2007 campaign. The West Indies recorded the first-ever 200+ total in the tournament’s history in the opening game of the 2007 edition.
During the same match, Chris Gayle scored 117 runs, becoming the first batter to score a T20I century.
The West Indies won five matches in their title-winning 2016 campaign, the most wins in a single edition. They have made it to the semifinal and final twice after reaching the knockout stages four times.
For the first time in their T20 World Cup history, the West Indies were unable to go past the main group round in 2022.
They were knocked out in the first qualifying round, losing two of their three matches against Scotland and Ireland.
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