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List of venues which have hosted final of each T20 World Cup edition

The climactic showdown of the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup 2024, which will witness South Africa lock horns with India, is scheduled to take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados.

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It is widely acknowledged that every tournament is pursued by participating teams with the singular ambition of reaching the pinnacle: the highly-coveted final, where the ultimate prize awaits. None is more prestigious than the T20 World Cup/ The global 20-over event is characterized by its captivating spectacle and dynamic gameplay. Throughout its nine editions, there have been memorable matches staged at renowned venues, attracting fervent and vocal crowds who passionately embrace the exhilarating cricketing action on display, regardless of the presence of the home nation.

With that being said, let's go through the venues that have hosted the final across all nine editions of the T20 World Cup thus far.


1. 2007: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

New Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg.

Dubbed the “Bullring” for its formidable ambiance that unsettles visiting teams, the Wanderers boasts a storied and illustrious history. Situated at a significant altitude, this iconic stadium hosted the inaugural final of the 20-over World Cup, a riveting contest between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, which ended with the MS Dhoni-led side clinching victory by a mere five runs in a last-over thriller.


2. 2009: Lord's, London

Lord's Cricket Ground

The final of the second edition of the marquee event was played at the Lord's, The Home of Cricket, a historic venue that also houses the world's most ancient sporting museum. It was yet another all-Asia final, with Pakistan finally redeeming themselves by coming up on top with a run-chase where they didn't falter like the way they did against India in 2007.

Check Here: T20 World Cup Winners List from 2007 to 2022

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