Team India maintains a commanding record in men’s T20I cricket and currently lead the list of squads with most victories in the format. The Men in Blue added two more wins to their tally against Afghanistan in September 2026 after defeating Ibrahim Zadran’s side by seven wickets in both the first and second T20Is in Delhi.
India also entered the year as reigning T20 World Cup champions before retaining the global title in March after beating New Zealand in the final.
Several teams continue to build massive victory totals in T20Is, with the format producing more international fixtures than ever before. Let’s explore the top 10 teams with the most wins in men’s T20I cricket, featuring India at the top.
1. India – 192 Wins
India sit at the summit of the all-time T20I wins list. The team entered the 2026 T20 World Cup with 187 victories and subsequently added further wins during the Afghanistan series in September.
The Blue Shirts now have 192 wins from 289 matches played in cricket’s shortest format as of September 16, 2026. The latest Afghanistan series showed how quickly India can add to their overall record.
2. Pakistan – 173 Wins
Pakistan remain one of the most experienced teams in T20I cricket and occupy second place in the historical wins chart with 173 wins from 299 matches played. The side has played more T20Is than any other team, giving it a substantial number of opportunities to build its overall victory tally.
Pakistan were also pioneers of the format and got to the first T20 World Cup final in the competition’s early years before winning the 2009 tournament. Their vast T20I schedule has helped them remain one of the leading teams by total victories.
3. New Zealand – 135 Wins
New Zealand are another major force in T20I cricket and have accumulated more than 130 wins. The Black Caps reached the 2026 T20 World Cup final before losing to India by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.
New Zealand’s overall record was 135 victories from 267 T20Is so far. The team also had 10 ties and 12 no-results alongside 110 defeats.
New Zealand played the first-ever men’s T20I against Australia in 2005 and have remained regular participants in bilateral series and global tournaments ever since.
4. Australia – 129 Wins
Australia occupy fourth position in the historical T20I wins race. Their record reached 124 victories from 226 matches following their seven T20Is so far in 2026, which included two wins and five defeats as of mid-September 2026.
Australia also have a major T20 World Cup title to their name after winning the 2021 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Their record remains one of the strongest among full-member nations.
5. South Africa – 127 Wins
South Africa have also crossed the 100-win mark in men’s T20Is and remain among the most successful teams by total victories.
The Proteas developed into a regular contender in global T20 cricket before their first T20 World Cup final appearance came in 2024, where they lost to India in Barbados.
6. England – 126 Wins
England are another side with more than 100 (126 victories) T20I wins and have remained a prominent force since the beginning of international T20 cricket. They won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2010 and added a second title in 2022.
7. West Indies – 109 Wins
The West Indies have also built a large T20I victory total due to their deep history in the format and their success in the T20 World Cup. They won the competition in 2012 and 2016 to become the tournament’s first side to win it twice.
The Caribbean side have consistently produced players capable of changing T20 matches rapidly. Their domestic franchise system continues to provide a large pool of experienced players with many representing teams in leagues around the world.
8. Sri Lanka – 103 Wins
Sri Lanka are also inside the leading group for total T20I wins with 103 victories so far. The Islanders have played international T20 cricket since 2006 and have featured in multiple World Cup knockout stages.
Their greatest achievement came in the 2014 T20 World Cup, when they defeated India in the final to claim their first championship in the format.
9. Afghanistan – 98 Wins
Afghanistan’s rise in T20I cricket is quick, with the bulk of victories on record with fewer games played overall. Securing 98 victories after 165 matches ranks the Afghan 20-over contingent in 9th place, among despite having played substantially fewer matches than the traditional full members.
10. Uganda – 94 Wins
Uganda complete the top 10 list that reflects their growing T20I cricket portfolio in recent years. The East African team has built an impressive number of wins despite having entered the international T20I scene much later than India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand.
Uganda had recorded 90 T20I victories from 118 matches so far, with 25 defeats and three no-results.
