Which cricket team do you think exceeded expectations?

Vasuki99

I have a question I'd like to discuss with everyone

Is there a particular team from a specific period that massively exceeded expectations considering the quality of players they had at that time, leaving everyone amazed by their performance?

What were the reasons behind their surpassing expectations and performing exceptionally well? Did the succeeding generations of that team perform even better?

Feel free to share your thoughts

Krupa

I think it's the Indian team's tour of Australia from Nov 2020 to Jan 2021!

Gaurav

It's definitely the Indian team during the period from 2017 to 2023! They won the series in 2017 and even won back-to-back Test series in Australia

Kavindra

I think it's the rise of Afghanistan, after all, just being able to participate in Test matches is already a big deal

Kunalll

The Sri Lankan squad's victory in South Africa in 2019 stands as a remarkable feat in recent Test cricket history. It's particularly noteworthy considering their prior struggles, including a 500 runs loss in New Zealand and a crushing defeat in Australia. Their subsequent triumph, winning 2-0 in what's widely regarded as the most challenging destination for subcontinental teams, is undeniably an extraordinary accomplishment!