From Afghanistan Victory Over West Indies to Netherlands Win Against South Africa , Take a Look at Top Five Major Upsets in ICC T20 World Cup History

The 2009 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup took place in England. In the opening match of the competition, they lost to the Netherlands by four wickets while chasing a total of 162 runs. They won the match on the last ball of the match.

USA Cricket Team (Photo Credit: Twitter/@T20WorldCup)

The United States clinched a historic win over Pakistan in a thrilling super over in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition. Let's take a look at major upsets in the T20 World Cup. Saurabh Netravalkar Quick Facts: Here’s All You Need To Know About USA’s Indian-Origin Fast Bowler at ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Afghanistan beat West Indies

Afghanistan celebrated after win against New Zealand (Image: ICC)

West Indies won their second ICC T20 World Cup title in 2016. In their campaign, they lost only one match in the whole tournament. They went down to Afghanistan as they were not able to chase down a target of 123 runs.

Namibia beat Sri Lanka 

Namibia players wicket celebration (Photo Credit: Twitter/@T20WorldCup)

Namibia defeated Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2022 opener.  The 2014 champions lost the game by 55 runs. They were bundled out for 108 while chasing a target of 164. 

Netherlands beat England

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The 2009 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup took place in England. In the opening match of the competition, they lost to the Netherlands by four wickets while chasing a total of 162 runs. They won the match on the last ball of the match.

Zimbabwe beat Australia

Zimbabwe player wicket celebration (Photo Credit: Twitter/@ZimCricketv)

Zimbabwe shocked Australia as they defeated them in the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. The Zimbabwe side restricted the Men in Yellow to 138/9 in 20 overs and went on to win the match in 19.5 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi Watches Pakistan vs USA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Highlights in Hotel Room, Video Goes Viral.

Netherlands beat South Africa

Netherlands Cricket Team Celebrating (Credit: @KNCBcricket Twitter)

Netherlands stunned South Africa in the 2022 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. The Netherlands side defeated the Proteas by 13 runs which helped Pakistan to reach the semi-finals of the competition.

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