Sri Lanka is the most successful Team in T20 World Cup history
Although West Indies won have won ICC T20 World Cup trophy twice Sri Lanka is the most successful team in T20 World Cup history. They have played all the editions of T20 World Cups Since 2007. Sri Lanka have played 43 World Cup matches with 27 wins. They hold many records in T20 World Cup history.
Only Team to play Three T20 World Cup finals – (2009, 2012, 2014)
Sri Lanka became the champions in 2014 and they runner-up in 2009 and 2012.
Only host Team to qualify for the T20 World Cup final – (2012)
In 2012 Sri Lanka hosted the ICC World Twenty20 series. They qualified for the final. But unfortunately they lost against West Indies in Final.
Most Matches Played in T20 World Cup – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have played 43 T20 World Cup matches since 2007 T20 World Cup. Pakistan have played 40 matches.
Most number of matches win in T20 World Cup – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have won 27 matches in T20 World Cup. Pakistan have won 24 matches.
Highest Win % in T20 World Cup – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hold the record for Highest winning percentage with 63.95%. India was at 2nd place with 63.51%
Highest Team Total in T20 World Cup – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka scored 260 runs for lost of 6 wickets in 20 overs against Kenya in 2007 ICC T20 World Cup.
Largest Victory (by Runs) – Sri Lanka
In 2007, Sri Lanka scored 260 runs and In reply that Kenya were bowled out for 88 runs in 19.3 over. It claimed 172 runs win for Sri Lanka.
Lowest team Total in T20 World Cup – Netherlands
In 2014, Netherlands were bowled out for 39 runs against Sri Lanka.