Most trophies won by a team in men’s T20 tournaments
T20 cricket has come a long way ever since its inception way back in the year 2003. International T20 took place two years later in 2005 and since then eight T20 World Cups have been contested. Apart from the T20Is, different countries around the world formed their own leagues. Few teams have performed on a consistent basis as they bagged the most titles and they appear in this article.
Let’s take a look at the teams with the most trophies in Men’s T20 competitions:
3. Mumbai Indians and Perth Scorchers (5)
Mumbai Indians (MI), a franchise cricket team in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is tied in the third position with Perth Scorchers, who are a part of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), for winning their respective leagues five times each. IPL began in 2008 and MI finally lifted their maiden title five years later in 2013 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. It was just the start as they went on to clinch the titles in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 to become the most successful team in the history of IPL. All five titles came under the stewardship of Rohit as they created history with their domination.
The Scorchers are also the most successful side in BBL’s history with five trophies under their belt. After two seasons, they first tasted glory in the 2013/14 edition with other four titles coming in 2014/15, 2016/17, 2012/22, and the recent 2022/23 season. They have managed to win back-to-back championships twice with Sydney Sixers the second-best team with three BBL titles.
2. Sialkot Stallions (6)
The National T20 Cup is a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition held in Pakistan. Sialkot Stallions are a part of it. Formed in 2005, it is one of the oldest leagues. Based in Sialkot, the team has lifted the trophy six times. They are the most successful side in the history of the competition. Winning five consecutive seasons from 2005/06 to 2009/10, they occupy the second position in this elite chart. They last tasted success in the 2011/12 season.
1. Titans (7)
The Titans, who play in the CSA T20 challenge tournament in South Africa, are the most successful side in T20 competitions around the globe. They have lifted the trophy for a record seven times in 2004/05, 2007/08, 2011/12, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2022. The tournament was formed way back in 2003/04 and since then the Titans have been one of the most consistent franchise teams as their seven titles justify it. Notably, they achieved glory for three successive seasons from 2015/16 to 2017/18.