The T20 Cricket World Cup is one of the biggest events in cricket, featuring the best teams from around the globe competing for the ultimate prize in the shortest format of the game. Here's everything you need to know about the World Cup T20. Overview The World Cup T20 is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament features the top cricket teams from around the world, with matches played in the Twenty20 format of the game. The tournament is held every two years, with the last edition taking place in 2021. Format The T20 Cricket World Cup features 16 teams, divided into four groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group progress to the Super 12 stage, where they are joined by four additional teams. The Super 12 stage is further divided into two groups of six teams each, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. History The first World Cup T20 was held in South Africa in 2007, and India emerged as the champions after beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final. Since then, the tournament has been held every two years, with England, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka also winning the tournament in subsequent editions. India has been the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won the tournament on two occasions. The West Indies and England have both won the tournament once, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have both finished as runners-up on two occasions. The T20 format of the game is known for its unpredictability, with matches often being decided by a single moment of brilliance or a lapse in concentration. This, coupled with the fact that the tournament will be held in Australia, which is known for its fast and bouncy pitches, promises to make for an exhilarating and thrilling tournament.