1992. The word alone says everything. But Pakistan’s World Cup record spans thirteen ODI editions and nine T20 editions — champions twice, finalists five times, and heartbreak in between. Every campaign, honestly told.
Quick answer: Pakistan have won 2 World Cups: the 1992 ODI World Cup (Imran Khan) and the 2009 World T20 (Younis Khan). Runners-up: 1999 ODI World Cup, 2007 & 2022 T20 World Cups. Semi-finals: 1979, 1983, 1987, 2011 (ODI); 2010, 2012, 2021 (T20). Full semi-final accounts in our semi-final hub.
ODI World Cups: every campaign
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Group stage |
| 1979, 1983, 1987 | Semi-finals (lost to WI, WI, Australia) |
| 1992 | Champions — beat England in the final, Melbourne |
| 1996 | Quarter-final |
| 1999 | Runners-up — lost to Australia, Lord’s |
| 2003, 2007 | Group stage |
| 2011 | Semi-final — lost to India, Mohali |
| 2015 | Quarter-final |
| 2019, 2023 | Group stage (5th both times) |
T20 World Cups: every campaign
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Runners-up — lost to India, Johannesburg |
| 2009 | Champions — beat Sri Lanka, Lord’s |
| 2010, 2012 | Semi-finals |
| 2014, 2016 | Super 10 / group stage |
| 2021 | Semi-final — lost to Australia, Dubai |
| 2022 | Runners-up — lost to England, Melbourne |
| 2024, 2026 | Group stage / Super 8 exit |
Plus the 2017 Champions Trophy — Pakistan’s third ICC title. Knockout stories: the semi-final hub. Team overview: the hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many World Cups has Pakistan won?
Two: the 1992 ODI World Cup and the 2009 T20 World Cup — plus the 2017 Champions Trophy, making three ICC titles.
Who captained Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup?
Imran Khan — the “cornered tigers” final vs England at Melbourne, 25 March 1992.
What is Pakistan’s best T20 World Cup result?
Champions in 2009 (Younis Khan, beat Sri Lanka at Lord’s); runners-up in 2007 and 2022.
