Top 5 upsets by Associate members in Cricket World Cup

5. Ireland beat England by 3 wickets in Bangalore, 2011 Ireland beat England by 3 wickets in Bangalore, 2011. (Photo Source: Getty Images) In 2007 it was Nail O`Brien, it was the turn of brother Kevin O`Brien who stroked a magnificent 113 of 63 balls to beat England in Cricket World Cup 2011. Ireland chasing England`s 327 were rocked early losing half their side for 111 on the board. It was through a partnership of 162 runs between O`Brien & Cusack that Ireland scripted history by chasing 327 which is still the record for highest score chased in World Cup Cricket. This performance by Ireland is one of the most famous upsets by affiliated member in the World Cup. 4. Ireland beat Pakistan by 3 wickets in Jamaica, 2007 Ireland beat Pakistan by 3 wickets in Jamaica, 2007. (Photo Source: AFP) Ireland playing there 1st World Cup Cricket in 2007 caused one of the greatest upset by beating former World Cup winner Pakistan by 3 wickets in the group stages. Ireland qualified for the super eights in their first World Cup. Pakistan batted first were bowled out for a paltry score of 132 in 45.4 over`s. All the Irish bowlers contributing by picking up wickets. In reply, led by a fine 72* by wicketkeeper batsman Naill O` Brien helped Ireland beat Pakistan by 3 wickets. 3. Kenya beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs in Nairobi, 2003 Kenya beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs in Nairobi, 2003. (Photo Source: Reuters) Kenya who after the start in 1996 were becoming a decent ODI side. But what they did in 2003 would not have been imagined by any of the experts on the game. Not only did they beat a very good & experienced side like Sri Lanka, also managed to reach the Semifinals of the World cup. This was a first for any Associate member. Kenya managed a decent score of 210 from their 50 overs. For Kenya, Kennedy Otieno scored 60 runs with Vaas & Murali doing the damage for Sri Lankan team picking up 3 & 4 wickets respectively. Sri Lanka with its experience & long batting were favorites to win the game. Kenya led by leg spinner Collins Obuya, who picked up 5 wickets for 24 runs to beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs had scripted another greatest upset in the World Cup Cricket history. 2. Kenya beat West Indies by 73 runs in Pune, 1996 Kenya beat West Indies by 73 runs in Pune, 1996. (Photo Source: Associated Press) Kenya who were playing their 1st World Cup were considered to be an easy pushovers having lost all four matches played in the tournament were looking to play for pride. The West Indians on the other hand had already qualified for the quarter finals were looking to get a preferred place in the groupings. West Indies started well by dismissing Kenya for a paltry score of 166 runs. Courtney Walsh & Roger Harper picking 3 wickets apiece. Kenyans rocked the West Indian batting with some tight bowling with Captain Maurice Odumbe picking 3 wickets for just 15 runs from his quota of 10 overs. By beating West Indies Kenya had managed one of the greatest upsets in World Cup History. 1. Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs in Nottingham, 1983 Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs in Nottingham, 1983. (Photo Source: Getty Images) In the third edition of Cricket World Cup the match between Australia & Zimbabwe played on 09 June was considered as an inconsequential match. But a young & spirited team had some other ideas. It shocked the cricketing world at large. Led by a fine all round performance by Duncan Fletcher (69* & 4/42) both with bat & ball to upset the might Aussies who were one of the title contenders.