India just won their third T20 World Cup beating New Zealand in the final! They became the first team to successfully defend this title. Winning at home made the victory even sweeter for everyone.
Eight Indian players in that squad also won IPL trophies! The world’s toughest T20 league prepares players for international success. IPL experience directly translates into World Cup-winning performances clearly.
List of Winners of the T20 World Cup 2026 and IPL
- Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has won the IPL five times across two teams. The Mumbai Indians gave him four titles in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Then he captained the Gujarat Titans winning the 2022 season as a leader.
His 2019 IPL saw 402 runs at a 191.42 strike rate! Hardik also grabbed 14 wickets that season. In 2022, he scored 487 runs with four half-centuries brilliantly.
- Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah also won five IPL titles with the Mumbai Indians! He triumphed in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Bumrah debuted taking three wickets in two 2013 matches.
He’s India’s premier bowler across all formats now! Bumrah won the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024. The 2026 final saw him grab four crucial wickets.
- Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav has won the IPL three times during his career! Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, then Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2020. He captains India’s T20I team now after Rohit retired.
His 82% win rate as captain looks absolutely incredible! SKY led India to win the 2026 T20 World Cup brilliantly. Captaincy suits him perfectly based on the results achieved.
- Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan won the IPL twice with the Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2020! He scored 516 runs in 2020 at 57.33 average. Four half-centuries and a 99 high score showed his talent.
- Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy won IPL 2024 with the Kolkata Knight Riders! The former architect took 21 wickets at 19.14 average. His mystery leg-spin impressed selectors earning an India call-up.
- Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh helped KKR win IPL 2024 as a lower-order hitter! His five sixes in the last over against Gujarat became legendary. Limited India caps but a valuable substitute fielder always.
- Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube won IPL 2023 with Chennai Super Kings scoring 418 runs! He contributed to India’s 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups. Dube delivers in crucial matches consistently now.
- Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson sat in KKR’s 2012 squad without playing! But he became the Player of the Tournament in the 2026 World Cup. His 97 not out, 89, and 89 in knockouts won India the trophy!
