5 biggest upsets by Associate nations in ODIs

#4 Ireland vs Pakistan (2007)

A plucky Ireland outfit sent Pakistan crashing out of the 2007 World Cup

Since becoming an Associate member in 1993, Ireland got a taste of the hard grind as a disappointing seventh-placed finish followed by a play-off loss to Scotland in the ensuing editions of the ICC Trophy halted their World Cup aspirations.

A bunch of resolute cricketers, sharpened by County experience, helped Ireland rise through the ranks in the early to mid 2000s. A non-partisan format increased their chances of making a mark in the 2007 World Cup. They followed a nerve-wracking tie against Zimbabwe with an epoch-making triumph against Pakistan in Jamaica.

On a curiously green-tinged track at the Sabina Park, Ireland won a handy toss and used the conditions to roll over Pakistan for just 132. Boyd Rankin and Andre Botha found the perfect lengths to trigger a crucial collapse. Niall O'Brien anchored the challenging run-chase with a remarkable knock. Captain Trent Johnston's powerful heave sealed victory. Fittingly, Irish cricket's surge had arrived on St Patrick's Day.

Brief Scores: Pakistan - 132 from 45.4 overs (Kamran Akmal 27, Boyd Rankin 3/32, Andre Botha 2/5, Kyle McCallan 2/12); Ireland - 133/7 (Niall O'Brien 72, Mohammad Sami 3/29)

Result: Ireland won by 3 wickets with 32 balls remaining (D/L)