Five biggest upsets by associate nations

#2 Ireland vs Pakistan, World Cup 2007

Ireland's victory over Pakistan knocked the latter out of the tournament

Considering the number of shocking results they have pulled off in the history of the World Cup, Ireland can definitely be called upset-specialists when it comes to ICC tournaments. Back in 2007, not only did they defeat Pakistan in a massive game, but also pushed them out of the competition after the group stage.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Trent Johnston and Co. bowled out Pakistan for just 132 in 45.4 overs. Boyd Rankin was the pick of the Irish bowlers, dismissing three batsmen in the nine overs he bowled on the day. Andre Botha, too, was impressive at Kingston, putting up brilliant figures of two for five in eight overs.

Player of the Match, though, was awarded to Niall O'Brien, who put up a solitary effort of resilience to guide his team to the finishing line in the chase. In an innings where no other batsman could cross an individual total of 20 runs, O'Brien went on to score 72 runs with his willow, thereby powering Ireland to a three-wicket victory. that was nothing short of remarkable.