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Top 5 Biggest Upsets in T20 World Cup History: Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 169 for 2 and set Australia a target of 170 runs. In response, Australia were bowled out for 146, and Zimbabwe won the match by 23 runs.
Australia is playing without several key players in this World Cup, a loss they suffered today. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh is also out due to injury, and Travis Head is leading the team. Notably, this isn't the first time they've defeated Australia in the tournament.
The two teams previously faced each other during the first edition in 2007. Against an Australian team featuring star players like Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Andrew Symonds, and Brett Lee, they achieved a victory that will never be forgotten. Chasing 139, they won on the last ball with five wickets to spare.
Top 5 Greatest T20 World Cup Upsets
5. Ireland vs England (2022)
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Ireland created a sensation by defeating their rivals, England, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In response to Ireland's 157, England were 105/5 in 14.3 overs. Then rain came, preventing play from resuming. England were 5 runs behind at the time according to the DLS rule, which led to Ireland being declared the winner.
4. Afghanistan vs West Indies (2016)
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When the West Indies became World Champions in 2016, they suffered only one defeat in the entire tournament, and that defeat came against Afghanistan. Batting first on the Nagpur pitch, Afghanistan scored only 123/7. But the spin magic of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan restricted the formidable West Indies team to 117/8 and won the match by 6 runs.
3. Netherlands vs England (2009)
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In the opening match of the 2009 World Cup, the Netherlands defeated England at Lord's, the Mecca of cricket. England had posted a strong score of 162, but the Dutch team refused to give up. Two runs taken from an overthrow on the last ball of the innings took the Netherlands to 163/6 and secured a memorable victory.
2. USA vs Pakistan (2024)
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This Group A match played in Dallas will never be forgotten. After restricting Pakistan to 159/7 while batting first, the USA equalized the score thanks to a half-century from Monank Patel.
Super Over Drama: In the Super Over, the USA scored 18 runs against Mohammad Amir. In reply, Saurabh Netravalkar bowled brilliantly, restricting Pakistan to just 13 runs, giving the USA a famous 5-run victory.
1. Zimbabwe vs Australia (2026): History created in Colombo
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Zimbabwe achieved a resounding victory over Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, Zimbabwe's record against Australia in World Cup history remains at a 100% winning rate.
- Match status: Batting first on a slow Colombo pitch, Zimbabwe posted a challenging total of 169/2. Brian Bennett scored an unbeaten 64 off 56 balls. Cameos from Ryan Burl and Sikandar Raza put the team in a strong position.
- Bowling disaster: Chasing the target, Australia crumbled under Zimbabwe's accurate bowling. Thanks to Blessing Muzarabani (4 wickets) and Brad Evans (3 wickets), Australia were bowled out for 146, giving Zimbabwe a historic 23-run victory.
Also Read: UPSET ALERT: Zimbabwe Defeat Australia by 23 Runs, Match Highlights, Key Moments
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