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The T20I World Cup 2022 started off on a surprising note, as two former champions were comprehensively outclassed by teams that are pejoratively known as the "minnows". Sri Lanka succumbed to a humiliating defeat against Namibia, while the West Indies went down against Scotland.
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We take a look at five of the biggest upsets in the history of the T20I World Cup 2022.
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Namibia vs Sri Lanka, 2022Let's start with the most recent one. Namibia stunned Sri Lanka in the opening clash of the T20I World Cup 2022, by bowling them out for just 108. None of the Sri Lankan batters could even score 30 runs as they suffered a heavy 55-run defeat.
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Netherlands vs England 2009No one had envisioned England losing to Netherlands in the 2009 T20I World Cup. Not after the Netherlands slipped to 23-2 while chasing 163. But Tom de Grooth then steadied the collapse with a 30-ball 49, and Ryan ten Doeschate added the finishing touch to propel his team across the target.
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Zimbabwe vs Australia 2007Zimbabwe had toppled the apple cart so many times that their victory over any powerhouse should have been a normal state of affair by now. In 2007, they restricted Australia to 138 and then rode on a brilliant half-century from Brendan Taylor to hunt down the target.
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Scotland vs West Indies, 2022West Indies faltered at the first stoppage in their journey, as they failed to chase a par total of 160 against Scotland in Hobart. It was a 53-ball 66 from George Munsey followed by an impressive spell from Mark Watt that did the job for Scotland.
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Hong Kong vs Bangladesh 2014A four-wicket haul from Nadeem Ahmed helped Hong Kong skittle out Bangladesh for 108. Then they slipped to 50/5 and gave a glimmer of hope for Shakib Al Hasan's side. Munir Dar then struck three fours and a six to sink in Bangladesh.