9 Biggest Upsets In T20 World Cup History

USA vs Pakistan, 2024

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Ireland vs England, 2022

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Namibia vs Sri Lanka, 2022

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2022

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Netherlands vs South Africa, 2022

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Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2016

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Netherlands vs England, 2014

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Netherlands vs England, 2009

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Zimbabwe vs Australia, 2007

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