5 Biggest Upsets In T20 World Cup This Year

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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[{"selector":"#anim-132d426a-365d-4bd3-be2a-6fc4d6d389ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-8.8737545502578%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Overall, the T20 World Cup 2024 has been a thrilling ride, with some new teams like Uganda registering their maiden World Cup wins and some big shots like New Zealand struggling to find their mojo.

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5 Biggest Upsets In T20 World Cup This Year

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