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Top 10 Biggest Upsets In History Of ICC ODI World Cups- In Pics
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been the stage for some of the most thrilling and unexpected upsets in the history of the sport. From underdog teams stunning the cricketing giants to defending champions facing shocking defeats, these moments have defined the tournament's rich history. In this listicle, we revisit the top 8 biggest upsets in ICC ODI World Cup history. From Zimbabwe in 1992 to Afghanistan in 2023, these matches have left cricket fans around the world in awe and have showcased the magic of the game's unpredictability. Let's delve into these remarkable moments that have etched themselves into the annals of cricket history.
Updated:Oct 16, 2023, 03:39 PM IST
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Bangladesh beat England in World Cup 2011
Bangladesh handed England a shocking defeat in the 2011 World Cup, restricting them to 225 runs and then successfully chasing down the target with three wickets to spare.
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Bangladesh beat England in World Cup 2015
Bangladesh continued to haunt England in the 2015 World Cup, defeating them by 15 runs. Mahmudullah's century and brilliant bowling by Rubel Hossain played a significant role in this upset.
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Afghanistan beat England in World Cup 2023
In a remarkable upset in the 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan defeated defending champions England by 69 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Ali Khil contributed with the bat, while Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman claimed three wickets each.
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Zimbabwe beat England in World Cup 1992
England suffered their first shock defeat in the World Cup in 1992, losing to Zimbabwe. Despite restricting Zimbabwe to 134 runs, England's batting collapsed, and they were bowled out for 125, losing by nine runs.
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Ireland beat England in World Cup 2011
Ireland stunned England in the 2011 World Cup when they successfully chased down a massive target of 328. Kevin O'Brien played a historic innings, scoring the then-fastest century in ODI World Cups, guiding Ireland to a historic three-wicket win.
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India beat West Indies in 1983 World Cup Final
In one of the most remarkable upsets in World Cup history, India defeated two-time defending champions West Indies by 43 runs. India bowled out West Indies for just 140 runs after defending a modest total of 183.
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Zimbabwe beat Australia in 1983
Zimbabwe, in their World Cup debut, caused a major upset by defeating Australia by 13 runs in the 1983 World Cup. Duncan Fletcher played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs and taking four wickets for 42 runs.
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Ireland beat Pakistan in 2007
On St. Patrick's Day in 2007, Ireland pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Pakistan. Ireland's bowlers restricted Pakistan to 132 runs, and Niall O'Brien's brilliant 72 helped Ireland chase down the target with three wickets in hand.
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Bangladesh beat India in 2007
In the 2007 World Cup, Bangladesh caused a major upset by defeating India. Bangladesh posted a total of 223/9, and in response, India's innings crumbled as they were bowled out for 161.
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Kenya beat West Indies in 1996
In their maiden World Cup appearance, Kenya created a sensational upset by claiming a 73-run victory over the formidable West Indies. Kenya's off-spinner, Maurice Odumbe, played a pivotal role by taking three wickets for just 15 runs.
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