Top 10 greatest upsets in ODI cricket

2. Kenya vs West Indies (Pune- 1996 World Cup)

File photo of Maurice Odumbe

The unheralded Kenyans pulled off the World Cup’s biggest upset when they humbled the mighty West Indies at Pune. They set a target of 167 after Courtney Walsh and Roger Harper demolished the African line-up, with Steve Tikolo and Hitesh Modi being the top scorers.

Rajab Ali, the right-arm fast bowler, maintained a wonderful line and length as he troubled the Caribbean kings with his immaculate accuracy. He picked up the wickets of Richie Richardson and Brian Lara before ending the innings by castling last man Cameron Cuffy, as the West Indies were all out for 93 – only Shivnarine Chanderpaul offered the most resistance with 19, along with Harper (17). Kenya’s captain Maurice Odumbe also bagged three wickets to win the Man of the Match award.

The Windies would go on to the semi finals, while Kenya exited the tournament fairly early – but on a winning note.