T20 cricket is one of the most unpredictable formats of the game. Such is the unpredictability of this format that no team can be estimated inferior to their opponents. On occasions, even an individual performance has proved enough to take down even the mightiest of the opposition. Despite such uncertainty, there have been times in the T20 World Cup when a match has ended with unforeseeable results.

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The 7th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is started with round 1 in Oman and UAE. As Scotland upsets Bangladesh in their opening game on the very 1st day of the tournament. Now, let's see the top five biggest upsets in the T20 World Cup stages to the present date.

Here's a look at 5 matches that rank among the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history :

Zimbabwe vs Australia | T20 WC 2007

Zimbabwe defeated Australia in the inaugural T20 World Cup edition in 2007 in one of the biggest upsets in cricket history, leave alone the T20I format. Australia was a cricketing giant when Zimbabwe mustered the courage to take down a team that was blessed with some of the greatest players of all time. Batting first, the Australians struggled their way to 138 for 9 in their 20 overs. It was due to Brad Hodge's quickfire 35 that the Kangaroos could post 138. Although, after a strong bowling display by the Zimbabweans left them shell-shocked.

In reply, Zimbabwe didn't face great trouble in claiming their first-ever T20 World Cup win against Australia. Wicket-keeper batsman Brendan Taylor played the anchor's role with a crucial 60 off just 45 deliveries to guide his team to a 5-wicket win over the Aussies. His innings saw jubilation in the Zimbabwean camp. However, they managed to inflict one of the biggest upsets in cricket history.

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Bangladesh vs West Indies | T20 WC 2007

In the same edition of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh created history. They defeated West Indies in their maiden clash in T20 World Cup history. Led by Mohammad Ashraful, Bangladesh took the attack to the flamboyant West Indian outfit in claiming their first win in the tournament. Batting first, West Indies posted a tricky total of 164 runs leaving a rookie Bangladeshi XI with a tough task in hand.

However, led by their skipper in the chase, the 'Men in Green' didn't panic a bit despite early damage at the top of the order. Meanwhile, a huge partnership between Ashraful and Aftab Ahmed proved enough for Bangladesh. They topple West Indies in the World T20 fixture. It was the first sign of Bangladesh showing its potential even in the shortest format of the game.

Netherlands vs England | T20 WC 2009

In the opening clash in the T20 World Cup 2009, hosts England faced the Netherlands at Lord's in what was expected to be a one-sided affair. However, what followed brought mere disappointment for the English fans. In a home World Cup, England began their campaign on a rather poor note after the Netherlands went past their neighbors with ease. 

Meanwhile, chasing 163 to win, the 'Men in Orange'  didn't break a sweat and chased down the total on the last ball of the match. Growth top-scored for the Netherlands while ten Doeschate and Borren made useful contributions in helping their team in an inspiring run-chase at the Home of Cricket.

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Hong Kong vs Bangladesh | T20 WC 2014

In the T20 World Cup in 2014, Bangladesh got a taste of their own medicine when Hong Kong inflicted a huge upset upon the hosts. On a slow wicket in Chattogram, the hosts were found wanting against spin bowling. Batting first, Bangladesh was bundled out for 108 while their opposition didn't allow them to cut loose. Chasing a paltry score of 109 for victory,

Hong Kong's inexperience came to the fore after they stumbled their way through the middle-order. However, runs from Munir Dar and Irfan Ahmed propelled them to a 2-wicket win over Bangladesh. It was a historic occasion for the Associate nation and ended up being one of the biggest upsets in the history of the T20 World Cup.

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Scotland vs Bangladesh | T20 WC 2021

In the latest edition of the T20 World Cup 2021, Scotland defeated Bangladesh for the first time in the World Cup stages. Bangladesh won the toss as they wish to bowl first against the underdogs in a slow pitch of Oman Cricket ground. Scotland players batted well as they finishes on 140 in 20 overs losing 9 wickets.

However, coming to chase an average target of 141, everyone thought that Bangladesh would finish the match with ease. But, that does not happened as Scotland bowlers bvowls brilliantly to put their opponent batsman under pressure. Only Bangladesh's experienced batsman Rahim played well but couldn't finish it for his team. Brad Wheal took 3 wickets with Greaves took 2 as they restricted Bangladesh on 134 in 20 overs. Scotland surprises Bangladesh in their opening game after they managed to steal the game from them by 6 runs.

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 18/10/2021.

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has suddenly returned to India, citing a family emergency as the reason. A BCCI source has given this information to news agency PTI.

The source said that Gambhir had to return to take care of his mother, who has been admitted to a hospital in New Delhi due to health complications. The Shubman Gill-led Indian Test team is in England to play a five-match IND vs ENG series, starting June 20 in Leeds.

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Doeschate will look after the team for now

In Gambhir's absence, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate will oversee the team during the four-day intra-squad match between India and India A starting from Friday. He will be assisted by other coaching staff like bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Shitanshu Kotak. If all goes well at home, Gambhir is expected to return to England within a week.

Indian team would like to test its preparations

The Indian team will play intra-squad matches to finalise its preparations ahead of the IND vs ENG five-match Test series. India A played two unofficial Test matches against England Lions and the batsmen showed their prowess in them. Such matches are important for the preparation of the team before any series. India has opted to play this match in an empty stadium so that the opposing team does not get a clue of their strategy.

All eyes will be on Kuldeep-Jadeja

In this match, the performance of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will be watched and an interesting competition is expected between these two to make a place in the final eleven of the Indian Test team.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel had said on Wednesday that the match is crucial for India's preparation as it is difficult to develop the ability to bowl and field 90 overs in a day through normal practice sessions. This match will give the Indian team management a good opportunity to assess its players, especially the bowlers, in match situations.

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This will help ensure that the bowlers, be it spinners or pacers, are in the required rhythm in the actual match. Gambhir will have to do some brainstorming to pick the only specialist spinner for Headingley.

Jadeja has a good batting record abroad but if India has to take 20 wickets then Kuldeep's role will become important. Kuldeep can prove to be a good partner of fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah in the conditions here. Jadeja vs Kuldeep is the biggest puzzle for the playing XI that the team management will have to solve.

Eyes will be on fast bowlers as well

Similarly, this match will give the team management and captain Shubman Gill a chance to see which ball works better in these conditions - Akash Deep's full length or Prasidh Krishna's back of the length. Bumrah, who will be playing a red ball match after six months, will get a chance to bowl multiple spells and test his fitness. He has played only IPL since returning from a lower back injury.

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 14-member squad for the first Test of the five-match series against India. The ENG vs IND five-match Test series is starting from June 20. The first match will be played at Headingley on June 20, 2025.

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Overton replaces Atkinson

Fast bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has returned. He has been included in the team in place of injured Gus Atkinson. Jamie has returned after the match against New Zealand in June 2022.

Atkinson was unavailable for selection due to a right hamstring injury suffered during the Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

Carse, Woakes included in the squad

Fast bowlers Brydon Carse, Jacob Bethell and Chris Woakes have also been named in the squad, who last played during the New Zealand Test tour in December. The India A side are already in the United Kingdom, playing warm-up games against England Lions.

Woakes, known for his effectiveness in home conditions, especially at Lord’s, last featured prominently in 2018 against India, where he claimed four wickets and smashed an unbeaten 137.

Young spinner Shoaib Bashir, who starred with nine wickets against Zimbabwe, retains his spot as the lone specialist spinner. IPL winner Jacob Bethell and seamer Sam Cook, both of whom impressed recently, have also earned call-ups.

Ben Stokes to lead the team

England will field a significantly altered team compared to the last time they faced India in early 2024. James Anderson has since retired, while Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson are the other notable absentees from the squad.

Ben Stokes, who returned from a hamstring injury in that Zimbabwe Test, will lead England against India in a five-match series that marks the start of both teams’ campaigns in the new ICC World Test Championship cycle.

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ENG vs IND Test Series Schedule

• 20-24 June 2025 - 1st Test, Headingley
• 2-6 July 2025 - 2nd Test, Edgbaston
• 10-14 July 2025 - Third Test, Lord's
• 23-27 July 2025 - Fourth Test, Emirates Old Trafford
• 31 July-4 August 2025 - Fifth Test, Kia Oval

ENG vs IND | England full squad

Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday, ending his 13-year-long ODI career. However, he will continue to play T20I cricket. Maxwell has taken this decision to prioritise the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the Big Bash League and his other global cricket.

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Let's take a look at all the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket.

Maxwell's ODI career

Glenn Maxwell scored 3,990 runs in his ODI career at an average of 33.81, with his highest score being 201 not out. He scored four centuries and 23 half-centuries. In bowling, he took 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, with his best performance being 4/40. Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia. 

In the 2023 World Cup, Maxwell made the record for scoring the fastest century in World Cup history by scoring a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands. Apart from this, he also created a stir in the cricket world by playing an innings of 201 runs against Afghanistan.

All the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket

• Highest Individual score in an ODI run-chase: Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 in the 292-run chase against Afghanistan during the World Cup 2023. This is the highest individual score by any batter in a run chase in ODIs. He also became the first ever Australian player to score a double-century in the format. 
• Fastest ODI century for Australia: Glenn Maxwell smashed a century off just 40 balls against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi during the World Cup in 2023. This is the fastest century for Australia in their ODI cricket history.
• Highest career strike-rate: Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs with a career strike-rate of 126.70, the highest for any player in the world who has played 100 or more ODIs. Among all players, Maxwell finishes with the second highest strike rate with Andre Russell on top, who strikes at 130.22 in 56 ODIs.
• Most centuries in the World Cup while batting at no.5 or below: Glenn Maxwell scored three centuries in the World Cup during his illustrious ODI career. These are the most for any batter in World Cup history while batting at no.5 or below. 
• Second fastest double century in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell smashed the second-fastest double century in ODIs. He reached the 200-run mark against Afghanistan in World Cup off just 128 balls with the fastest being from 126 balls by Ishan Kishan against Bangladesh in 2022.
• Third most sixes in World Cup history: Glenn Maxwell finished his career with 43 sixes in the World Cup, the third most behind Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle. During the World Cup in 2023, he went past David Warner to become the leading six-hitter for Australia in the format.
• Second most sixes for Australia in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell finished with 155 sixes in ODIs, second most maximums for Australia in the format, only behind Ricky Ponting who smacked 159 sixes.

India A started their England tour on a great note with a solid Day 1 display against the England Lions in Canterbury. Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A.

England Lions captain James Rew won the toss and decided to bowl first on a greenish pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground. 

India A lost captain Abhimanyu Easwaran early on 8 while Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the dressing room after adding 24. 

When it looked like that, Rew took the right decision of bowling first, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair put up a 181-run partnership for the third wicket to give India A the advantage after Day 1’s play. 

Karun Nair, who last played a test match in 2017, continued his great form and completed his fifty in 85 balls. 

Soon, Sarfraz Khan, who was dropped from the test squad, completed his fifty in 84 balls as well. When both batters were looking to get to the hundred mark first, Sarfraz was caught down the leg side on 92 off 119 balls and missed his ton.

Sarfaraz Khan gets dismissed 8 short of a well-deserved hundred.

Sarfaraz was looking good but was eventually caught down the leg side on 92.

Karun Nair is batting on 97!

India A 233/3 in the first inning!#ENGAvINDA #SarfarazKhan pic.twitter.com/pY7pCRmwZP

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 30, 2025

Nair, who was dropped on 89 off Ajeet Singh Dale, completed his 24th first-class ton off 155 balls.

Post that, incoming batter Dhruv Jurel and Nair started smashing the bowlers and changed their gears. Nair reached the landmark of 150 in 205 balls while Jurel reached his fifty in just 68 balls.

At the end of Day 1 of the 4-day unofficial test match, Jurel remained unbeaten on 82 off 104 balls while Nair remained unbeaten on 186 from 246 balls, with India A finishing with 409/3. 

Harry Brook was recently named England's white-ball captain, succeeding Jos Buttler, who stepped down in February 2025 following a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign. Brook now has become the 38th ODI captain for England and 15th to be named as T20I captain of the country as well. 

Ray Illingworth was the first-ever ODI and white-ball captain of England, who was also part of the first-ever men's One-day cricket match in 1971. Mike Denness and Tony Greig followed him on the list.

Michael Vaughan was the first T20I captain of England as he led the team in the shortest format of the game for the first time in 2005. Stuart Broad and Craig Kieswetter are a few of the players who captained the team only in T20Is. In the meantime, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood, Eoin Morgan, and Jos Buttler led them in both ODIs and T20Is. 

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