Cricket has a rich history dating back to the late 16th century. It has been deeply rooted in the traditions and community of most countries and it’s an emotion for many.
Over the years the way fans have interacted with the sport has dramatically shifted. In the early days, cricket was more than just a sport it was a social event that brought communities together, however, tournaments like the Ashes, T2,0, and ODI have made the game more accessible.
Today cricket is not just a sport, it’s a passion for the youth that drives them to pursue it even as a career.
Even though cricket has brought joy to its fans, it has also brought them a fair share of frowns. So let’s look at the top 4 biggest upsets in the game.
USA beat Pakistan, 2024
One of the most recent upsets in cricket history is the United States defeating Pakistan in a super over in the T20 World Cup in 2024. This victory is considered one of the greatest shocks and a massive upset as it was the USA’s debut season in the tournament.
The match kept everyone on the edge of their seats as both teams scored 159 runs, hence the super over. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan decided to bowl but his three wide allowed the USA to score 18 runs while Pakistan could only score 13 runs. The win marked the nation’s second victory in the tournament and was a historic achievement.
India beat West Indies, 1983
India’s victory over West Indies in the World Cup finals in 1983 is considered to be one of the most upsetting moments in the world of cricket. The victory marked India’s first World Cup title while the West Indies were the two-time defending champions of the tournament.
India batted first and made 18 runs before they were bowled out. Kapil Dev the captain of the Indian cricket team told his team to fight for every single run and they were successful in bowling out the entire team of West Indies in just 140 runs. India’s victory is still considered to be one of the most shocking victories in the game.
Ireland beat England, 2022
Ireland’s victory in the World Cup 2022 is still considered to be one of the most significant upsets in the game. The game was delayed due to rain and England scored 105 runs after 14.3 overs which was 5 runs behind the DLS par score. The match was halted due to the rain and Ireland was declared winner by the DLS method.
Namibia beat Sri Lanka, 2022
Namibia beat Sri Lanka in the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2022 with 55 runs. The match’s turning point was Namibia’s strong finish with batting and their ability to take early wickets that put Sri Lanka under pressure. Dasun Shanaka, the captain of the team, accepted that they did not plan their bowling effectively. This victory gave Namibia a significant boost in the cricket world.
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