5 most shocking upsets in T20 World Cup history | CricTracker

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has consistently produced some of the most shocking results in cricket history, underlining the unpredictable nature of the shortest format. While traditional powerhouses such as India, Australia, and England often enter tournaments as favourites, associate nations and underdog teams have repeatedly defied expectations with fearless and inspired performances.

Over the years, these surprise victories have added immense excitement to the global event. Here let us take a look at five of the most shocking upsets in T20 World Cup history.

Here are the five most shocking upsets in T20 World Cup history

5. USA vs Pakistan, 2024

During the 2024 T20 World Cup, the United States of America stunned Pakistan in their very first appearance at the tournament. Pakistan posted 159 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Babar Azam scoring 44 and Shadab Khan contributing 40. For the USA, Nosthush Kenjige impressed with figures of 3 for 30.

In reply, the USA matched Pakistan’s total, finishing on 159 for 3, thanks to a composed 50 off 38 balls from Monank Patel. The match went into a Super Over, where the USA scored 18 for 1. Pakistan could manage only 13 runs in response, handing the USA a remarkable five-run victory.