The T20 World Cup 2024 has been a thrilling blockbuster, captivating cricket fans worldwide with its unexpected twists. Hosted in the Caribbean and the USA, this edition has featured some of the most surprising and competitive matches in T20 history. From Associate nations toppling Test giants to former champions failing to advance past the group stages, the 2024 T20 World Cup will be remembered for its stunning upsets.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this World Cup has been the performance of Associate nations, particularly the USA and Canada, who have scripted historic wins against established cricketing powerhouses.
USA vs Pakistan (Photo Source X(Twitter)
In one of the most stunning upsets of the tournament, the USA defeated Pakistan in a thrilling super-over finish. Pakistan, the 2009 T20 World Cup champions, were expected to breeze past the USA, but the Americans had other plans. Saurabh Netravalkar emerged as the hero for the USA, holding his nerve in the super over to seal a famous victory. This win not only shocked the cricketing world but also had significant ramifications for Pakistan, who failed to advance to the Super 8 stage as a result.
Canada vs Ireland (Source – Getty Images)
Canada, making their T20 World Cup debut, pulled off a sensational victory against Ireland. Known for their giant-killing abilities, Ireland found themselves on the receiving end this time. Chasing a modest target of 138, Ireland faltered and fell short by 12 runs, handing Canada their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup. This result highlighted the growing competitiveness of Associate nations and their ability to challenge more experienced teams on the global stage.
The 2024 T20 World Cup also witnessed several high-profile teams failing to live up to expectations and crashing out in the group stages.
Pakistan (Photo Source X(Twitter)
Pakistan’s failure to progress to the Super 8 stage, coupled with their unexpected defeat to the USA, was a major talking point of the tournament. This early exit from the World Cup was a significant blow for a team that has traditionally been strong in the T20 format.
New Zealand (Source – Getty Images)
New Zealand, runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup, suffered an early departure following a stunning defeat to Afghanistan. Chasing 160, the Kiwis were bowled out for a mere 75, their lowest total against an Asian team in any format. This loss, followed by a defeat to the West Indies, ended their campaign prematurely and left their fans in disbelief.
Sri Lanka (Source – Getty Images)
Sri Lanka, the 2014 T20 World Cup champions, had a tournament to forget. After losing their opening match to South Africa, they faced Bangladesh in a must-win game. Despite a valiant effort, they were edged out by two wickets, which resulted in their elimination from the tournament. This exit was particularly disappointing for a team with a rich history in the shortest format.
Afghanistan has been one of the standout teams of the 2024 T20 World Cup, proving that they are no longer the underdogs.
Afghanistan vs Australia (Photo Source X(Twitter)
In a match that epitomized the spirit of the tournament, Afghanistan defeated Australia by 21 runs in St. Vincent. This was Afghanistan’s first-ever victory over Australia in international cricket, and it came in a match where they were expected to be easily overpowered. Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling and fearless batting proved too much for the Australians, who found themselves outplayed.
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