5 defending world champions who underperformed in the next edition

2. India (2007 World T20 champions) in WT20 2009

India won 2 and lost 3 games in the 2009 edition of the ICC World T20

The inaugural World T20 champions India, who lifted the trophy in 2007, couldn’t quite replicate the same success in the next edition.

Although the defending champions began their campaign on a high, beating Bangladesh and Ireland in their first two games, they faltered in their next three losing to England, South Africa and West Indies.

While India couldn’t defend 153 in the game against West Indies, they couldn’t chase the same total against England. The Proteas defended an even lower total of 130 against India, as the Indians couldn’t get anything right past the group stages in the tournament.