11 surprising moments in cricket which you didn't expect at all in 2013

5. South Africa losing ODI series at home against Pakistan

Pakistan became the first sub-continental team to beat South Africa at home in ODIs

How often do you see a sub continent team doing well in South African conditions? Misbah-ul-Haq became the first captain from the sub-continent to win a bilateral ODI series in South Africa when Pakistan defeated the Proteas in a thrilling match by just 1 run at Port Elizabeth.

4. Zimbabwe winning a Test against Pakistan and squaring the series

Zimbabwe cricket players celebrating their win against Pakistan

The last time Zimbabwe won a Test match before gaining the Test status again was way back in 2001 against India. The last time they won a Test was in 2011 against Bangladesh after regaining the Test status. They won the match by 130 runs at the Harare Sports Club.

After trailing the Test series 0-1, Zimbabwe remarkably won the 2nd Test against Pakistan by 24 runs at the same ground which was one of the biggest upset of the year.