Teams with most ICC titles: Australia leads the overall table with 10 ICC tournament wins, followed by India and West Indies.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body of cricket, overseeing various prestigious tournaments. These include ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and World Test Championship.
ICC tournaments are considered the most prestigious in cricket and teams always try to lift trophies. But so far, only a few teams have achieved this feat and very few have won more than two ICC tournaments.
Australia is the most successful team in ICC history, winning 10 titles, a record unmatched by any other country. Their wins include 5 ODI World Cups, 2 Champions Trophy, 1 T20 World Cup and World Test Championship, making them the only team to win all ICC titles.
India is followed by six titles, including ODI and T20 World Cup, while West Indies have five titles, excelling in the T20 format.
Today, we take a look at the list of teams with the most ICC titles to their name.
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ICC organizes four major cricket tournaments: World Test Championship, World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. It is considered the biggest and most important cricket tournament in the world and countries put in considerable efforts to win.
Of all the 104 member nations of the ICC, including 12 full members and 92 associate members, only a few have tasted the glory of lifting the IPL trophy. You can check out the full list of teams with the most wins in the ICC tournament below, along with relevant statistics.
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| Team/Country | Total number of ICC trophies | ICC Cricket World Cup | ICC T20 World Cup | ICC Champions Trophy | ICC World Test Championship |
| Australia | 10 | 6 (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023) | 1 (2021) | 2 (2006, 2009) | 1 (2021-2023) |
| India | 6 | 2 (1983, 2011) | 2 (2007, 2024) | 2 (2002 share, 2013) | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 2 (1975, 1979) | 2 (2012, 2016) | 1 (2004) | 0 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 1 (1992) | 1 (2009) | 1 (2017) | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 1 (1996) | 1 (2014) | 1 (shared in 2002) | 0 |
| England | 3 | 1 (2019) | 2 (2010, 2022) | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 (2000) | 1 (2019-2021) |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 (1998) | 0 |
Teams with the most ICC titles in Cricket
#1. Australia: 10 titles
Australia is the most successful team in ICC history, boasting a remarkable total of 10 ICC titles. Their dominance includes six ICC Cricket World Cup wins, achieved in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and most recently in 2023.
Additionally, they won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2021 and the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2006 and 2009. Their victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2023 further strengthened their position of them as a cricketing powerhouse.
Known for their competitive spirit and resilience, Australia has consistently produced legendary players who have made significant contributions to the sport.
#2. India: 5 titles
India are second with 6 ICC titles, demonstrating their prowess in international cricket. Their first significant victory came in 1983 when they won the ICC Cricket World Cup under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeating West Indies.
India added to their tally with another World Cup victory in 2011, led by MS Dhoni. They also won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the Champions Trophy twice, in 2002 (joint winners) and 2013.
The recent victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma further highlights India’s competitive edge and passion for the sport.
#3. West Indies: 5 titles
The West Indies cricket team has an illustrious history of winning a total of 5 ICC cups. They were pioneers in limited overs cricket, winning the ICC Cricket World Cups consecutively in 1975 and 1979 under the leadership of Clive Lloyd.
The team has also enjoyed success in T20 cricket, winning the ICC T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016, with Darren Sammy at the helm.
Their Champions Trophy victory came in 2004, further cementing their legacy as one of cricket’s most formidable teams during their peak years.
#4. Pakistan: 3 titles
Pakistan have also won 3 ICC titles, highlighting their rich cricketing history. Their first major success came with the 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup title under the captaincy of Imran Khan.
Pakistan then won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 and achieved its maiden victory at the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009.
Known for producing exceptional talent and fast bowlers, Pakistan’s unpredictable nature makes them formidable opponents in any form of the game. Their victory reflects their ability to perform under pressure on cricket’s biggest stages.
#5. Sri Lanka: 3 titles
Sri Lanka have achieved a remarkable total of 3 ICC titles, marking them as one of cricket’s most successful teams. Their first major victory came in the 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup victory, led by Arjuna Ranatunga, where they defeated Australia in the final held on home soil.
In 2002, Sri Lanka was declared joint winner of the Champions Trophy along with India due to rain interruption in the final.
The team’s third trophy came when they won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014, under the captaincy of Lasith Malinga, defeating India again. This period marked Sri Lanka as a formidable force in international cricket.
#6. England: 3 titles
He has won a total of 3 ICC titles, marking significant achievements in international cricket.
Their first major victory came with the ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 2019, where they defeated New Zealand in a dramatic final that ended in a Super Over. He has also been successful in T20 cricket, winning the tournament twice: first in 2010 and again in 2022.
Although they are yet to win the ICC Champions Trophy, their consistent performances have established them as a competitive force on the global stage.
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