The 2024 T20 World Cup has been a tournament full of surprises, with underdog Afghanistan leading the charge. From thrilling upsets to unexpected heroes, the tournament has already delivered unforgettable moments.
Upsets and underdog victories are the lifeblood of any sport, and fans are celebrating these moments in droves this World Cup. Afghanistan, USA, Canada, and even Scotland have all provided unforgettable moments. In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Afghan team, in particular, has captured the imagination with their impressive play, defying expectations and proving their mettle on the big stage.
Here are six upsets of the T20 World Cup 2024.
AFG vs BAN: Afghanistan reached their first T20 World Cup semi-final by defeating Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-affected match on 25 June. Rashid Khan took four wickets, helping defend a modest total of 115.
AUS vs AFG: Australia faced defeat against Afghanistan in their first Super Eight match on 23 June. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gulbadin Naib's performances helped Afghanistan secure the victory.
NZ vs AFG: Afghanistan stunned New Zealand on 8 June, securing a historic victory by 84 runs. They bowled out New Zealand for just 75 runs in 15.2 overs.
CAN vs IRE: Associate team Canada recorded their first T20 World Cup victory on 7 June, defeating full member Ireland by 12 runs while defending a total of 137.
SCO vs NAM: Scotland secured their first tournament victory against Namibia on 7 June. Powered by Richie Berrington's 47, they chased down a 156-run target to win by 5 wickets.
PAK vs USA: With superb bowling from Saurabh Netravalkar and Nisarg Patel, co-hosts USA defeated Pakistan in a league match via Super Over on 6 June. The USA bowlers delivered an excellent performance.
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