England's cricket team recalls 2017 World Cup victory ahead of T20
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Ahead of the T20 World Cup starting on June 12, BBC Sport reflects on England's last World Cup triumph at home. England won the 2017 ICC T20 World Cup final against India by nine runs at Lord's, marking a significant achievement in the nation's cricketing history. This nostalgic look back could energize fans as the team prepares for the upcoming tournament.
- •England won the 2017 World Cup by nine runs against India.
- •The final took place at Lord's in 2017.
- •The T20 World Cup begins on June 12.
- 7:13 AMBBC Sport — ARCHIVE: Relive England's thrilling 2017 World Cup win
"Ahead of the T20 World Cup starting on the 12th June, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England's cricketers won the World Cup on home soil, when they beat India by nine runs in the 2017 final at Lord's.
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