Spotlight back on World Cup upsets after Afghanistan's win

By Umama Momin
Published on | Oct 16, 2023

Afghanistan defeat England

Hashmat & Co stunned defending champions England by 69 runs in 2023 ODI World Cup

Other World Cup upsets

Over the years, several underdogs have triumphed over World Cup favourites

1983

Kapil Dev's India defeated giants West Indies to clinch their maiden World Cup title

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1983

Debutants Zimbabwe triumphed over Australia by a marginal 13 runs

1992

Once more, it was Zimbabwe who got the better of England by a mere 9 runs

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1996

Playing in their maiden World Cup, Kenya prevailed over 2-time champions West Indies by 73 runs

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1999

Chasing 224, Asian giants Pakistan were bundled out for 161 by Bangladesh in another shock defeat

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2007

Favourites India lost to Bangladesh who chased down 192 with 9 balls to spare

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