The first Twenty20 World Cup tournament was held in South Africa in 2007.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the first Indian Captain in T20 World Cup for the participating team India.

Twenty20 International (T20I) is a shortened form of cricket that is played between member countries accredited by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Each team faces twenty overs in this format and is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket with the highest T20 standard.

The format was introduced in 2005 and T20I status was applicable only to fully accredited member's teams and some associate member countries.

The ICC announced the granting of T20 International playing status to all its 105 member countries with effect from 1 January 2019.

The shorter format of cricket was initially introduced to promote and attract more spectators to the domestic level of the game, and it was not intended to play cricket in this format at the international level.Due to the shorter format, It's become very convenient, thrilling, and exciting for the spectators. So in a very short span of time, it became a most popular format of cricket in the world.

The first T 20 International was played on 17 February 2005 which was played between Australia and New Zealand in which Australia beat New Zealand.

Two years after the first T 20 International match was played, The first ICC World Cup T 20 tournament debut in 2007 was played in South Africa.

In this first ICC World T 20 Cup tournament, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was selected as the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2007, which he accomplished very successfully and make Team India the champions of this first T20 World Cup tournament in history.

And since then many ICC World T 20 Cup tournaments have been organized in various countries and venues.

Here is the list of such Indian cricketers and their performance who becomes the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup tournaments, which is being given as follows.

MS Dhoni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2016:

The 2016 T20 World Cup was held in India from March 08 to April 03, in which 16 teams from around the world participated.

In this tournament, India played a total of five matches and grabbed the spot for the semi-finals, and lost to West Indies in the semi-finals.

Following is a brief description of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's performance in all five matches.

1. The 13th of this tournament and India's first match were played against New Zealand in Group 2 of Super 10 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on 15 March 2016.

MS Dhoni scored 30 runs in 30 balls with the help of one four and one six in his innings. In this match, he caught two catches and helped to crack out two wickets of New Zealand.

2. The 19th of this tournament and India's 2nd match were played against Pakistan in Group 2 of Super 10 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 19 March 2016.

MS Dhoni scored 13 runs in 09 balls with the help of a six in his innings.In this match, he caught two catches and helped to crack out two wickets of Pakistan.

3. The 25th of this tournament and India's 3rd match were played against Bangladesh in Group 2 of Super 10 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 23 March 2016.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored unbeaten 13 runs in 12 balls with the help of one-four in his innings. In this match, he caught two catches and helped to crack out two wickets of Bangladesh.

4. The 31st of this tournament and India's 4th match were played against Australia in Group 2 of Super 10 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali on 27 March 2016.

Dhoni has scored 18 runs in 10 balls with the help of three fours after remaining unbeaten in his innings. In this match, he made three dismissals and helped to crack out three wickets of Australia.

5. The second semi-final of this tournament and India's 5th match was played against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 31 March 2016.

He has scored 15 runs in 09 balls with the help of one-four after remaining unbeaten in his innings. In this match, he lostthe toss against West Indies.

MS Dhoni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2014:

The 2014 T20 World Cup was held in Bangladesh from 16 March to 06 April, in which 16 teams from around the world participated.

In this tournament, India played a total of six matches and grabbed the spot for the Finals, and lost to Sri Lanka in the Final.

Following is a brief description of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's performance in all six matches.

1. The 13th of this tournament and India's first match were played against Pakistan in Group 2 of Super 10 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 21 March 2014.In this match.

MS Dhoni could not get a chance to bat in this match. In this match, MS Dhoni won both the toss and the match.

2. The 17th of this tournament and India's 2nd match was played against West Indies in Group 2 of Super 10 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 23 March 2014.

MS Dhoni did not get a chance to bat in this match as well, In this match, MS Dhoni won both the toss and the match. In this match, he made two dismissals and helped to crack out two wickets of the West Indies.

3. The 24th of this tournament and India's 3rd match was played against Bangladesh in Group 2 of Super 10 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 28 March 2014.

He has scored 22 runs in 12 balls with the help of one-four and two sixes after remaining unbeaten. In this match, he made two dismissals and helped to crack out two wickets of Bangladesh.

4. The 28th of this tournament and India's 4rth match was played against Australia in Group 2 of Super 10 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 30 March 2014.

MS Dhoni scored 24 runs in 20 balls with the help of one-four and one-six in his innings. In this match, he made two dismissals and helped to crack out two wickets of Australia.

5. The second semi-final of this tournament and India's 5th match was played against South Africa at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 04 April 2014.

Dhoni scored no runs after facing just only one ball after remaining not out in his innings. In this match, he made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of South Africa.

6. The Final of this tournament and India's 6th match was played against Sri Lanka at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 06 April 2014.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has scored 04 runs after facing just 07 balls after remaining unbeaten. In this match, he made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of Sri Lanka.

MS Doni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2012:

The 2012 T20 World Cup was held in Sri Lanka from 18 September to 07 October, in which 12 teams from around the world participated.In this tournament, India played a total of five matches and could only reach the spot of Super 8 of Group 2.Following is a brief description of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's performance in all five matches.

1. The 3rd of this tournament and India's 1st match was played against Afghanistan in Group A at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 19 September 2012.

MS Dhoni scored 18runs in 09 balls with the help of two fours and one six after remaining unbeaten in his innings. In this match, he made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of Bangladesh.

2. The 10th of this tournament and India's 2nd match was played against England in Group A at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 23 September 2012.

Dhoni has scored 09 runs in 08 balls with the help of one-four. In this match, he made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of England.

3. The 16th of this tournament and India's 3rd match was played against Australia in Group 2 of Super 8 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 23 September 2012.

MS Dhoni scored 15 runs in 21 balls with the help of two fours in his innings. In this match, Dhoni had to face defeat in both the toss and the match.

4. The 20th of this tournament and India's 4th match was played against Pakistan in Group 2 of Super 8 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 30 September 2012.

MS Dhoni could not get a chance to bat in this match. In this match, he made four dismissals and helped to crack out four wickets of Pakistan.

5. The 24th of this tournament and India's 5th match was played against South Africa in Group 2 of Super 8 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 02 October 2012.

Dhoni has scored 23 runs in 13 balls with the help of three fours in his innings. In this match, Dhoni had to face defeat in the toss but won the match.

MS Dhoni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2010:

The 2010 T20 World Cup Tournament was held at West Indies from 01 May to 15 May, There are 12 teams from around the world who participated in this tournament.

In this tournament, India played a total of five matches and could only reach the spot of Super 8 of Group C.

Following is a brief description of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's performance in all five matches.

1. The 3rd of the tournament's and India's 1st match was played against Afghanistan in Group C at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia on 01 May 2010.

MS Dhoni scored 15 runs in 06 balls with the help of two sixes after remaining unbeaten in his innings. In this match, he made five dismissals and helped to crack out five wickets of Afghanistan.

2. The 5th of the tournament's and India's 2nd match was played against South Africa in Group C at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia on 02 May 2010.In this match, MS Dhoni scored 16 runs in 06 balls with the help of one four and one six after remaining unbeaten.

3. The 15th of the tournament and India's 3rd match was played against Australia in Group F of Super 8 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 07 May 2010.

In this match, MS Dhoni scored 02 runs in 08 balls, he made three dismissals and helped to crack out three wickets of Australia.

4. The 19th of the tournament and India's 4th match was played against West Indies in Group F of Super 8 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 09 May 2010.

MS Dhoni scored 29 runs in 18 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes in his innings. In this match, he also made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of the West Indies.

5. The 23rd of the tournament and India's 5th match was played against Sri Lanka in Group F of Super 8 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia on 11 May 2010.

In this match, MS Dhoni scored 23 runs in 19 balls with the help of one-six after remaining unbeaten.

MS Dhoni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2009:

The 2009 T20 World Cup Tournament was held in England from 05 June to 21 June, There are 12 teams from around the world who are participated in this tournament.

In this tournament, India played a total of five matches and could only reach the spot of Super 8 of Group E.

Following is a brief description of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's performance in all five matches.

1. The 4th of the tournament's and India's 1st match was played against Bangladesh in Group A at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 06 June 2009.Mahendra Singh Dhoni has scored 26 runs in 21 balls with the help of one-six in his innings. In this match, he also made two dismissals and helped to crack out two wickets of Bangladesh.

2. The 12th of the tournament's and India's 2nd match was played against Ireland in Group A at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 10 June 2009.

He has scored 14 runs in 13 balls with the help of one-four in his innings. In this match, he also made two dismissals and helped to crack out two wickets of Ireland.

3. The 16th of the tournament's and India's 3rd match was played against West Indies in Group E of Super 8 teams at Lord's, London on 12 June 2009.

In this match, MS Dhoni scored 11 runs.

4. The 20th match of the tournament and India's 4th match was played against England in Group E of Super 8 teams at Lord's, London on 14 June 2009.

In this match, MS Dhoni scored 30 runs in 20 balls with the help of three fours after remaining unbeaten.

5. The 24th match of the tournament and India's 5th match was played against South Africa in Group E of Super 8 teams at Lord's, London on 16 June 2009.

In this match, MS Dhoni scored 05 runs in 12 balls, he made one dismissal and helped to crack out one wicket of South Africa.

MS Dhoni was the Indian Captain in T20 World Cup 2007:

T20 World Cup tournament debuts in the year of 2007 were held in South Africa from 12 to 24 September, There were 12 teams from around the world who are participated in this tournament.

India played a total of seven matches in this tournament and became the first world champions of the T20 World Cup debut tournament. To read the complete article, kindly click here...