
Updated 24 October 2023 at 08:33 IST
As Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets, here's a look biggest upsets in World Cup history
ICC ODI World Cup is proving to be quite surprising in terms of results as Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets to create a major WC upset.
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Afghanistan stunned the cricketing World when they defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the World Cup 2023 match. Image: AP
The Netherlands soared to their 1st ever win in the World Cup over a Test nation despite being 82/5 at one point. They went on to set a target of 245 runs and the proteas were all-out for 207 runs. Image: AP
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In 2011, England gave up a humiliating three-wicket loss to Ireland. Kevin O'Brian played a stunning innings to chase down a target of 328 runs to hand Ireland a shocking victory. Image: AP
In 1983, Team India stunned the world by beating the West Indies, the two-time winners, by a margin of 34 runs. Image: AP
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Afghanistan upset England; secures 69-run win in ODI World Cup 2023 Image: AP

In the 2007 World Cup, Ireland scripted their historic first win of the World Cup. They defeated Pakistan by 3 wickets to knock them out of the competition. Image: AP
Kenya emerged as the surprising force in the 2003 World Cup. They defeated Sri Lanka, who were filled with big players at that time, by 53 runs. Image: AP
India vs Bangladesh 2007 World Cup encounter was a difficult one to take for the Indian fans. Team India lost its opener of the World Cup by 5 wickets against Bangladesh. It was a huge upset! Image: AP
Published By : Ashish Kapoor
Published On: 24 October 2023 at 08:33 IST