<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">USA&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s cricket team beat Oman on Tuesday (Feb 18), breaking India&rsquo;s long-standing record for the lowest total defended in an ODI match. Playing at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat, USA defended a mere 122 to rewrite the record books. Previously, the record was held by India, which beat Pakistan in 1985 while defending a total of 125 in Sharjah.</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>USA break India&rsquo;s record for lowest total defended</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 cycle, Oman decided to bowl first after winning the toss. The decision proved right as the visitors were narrowed to 31/5 in 13 overs before some resolute batting show by the batters. Shakeel Ahmed (20/3), Aamir Kaleem (22/2) and Samay Shrivastava (41/2) were the pick of the bowlers for Oman.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Milind Kumar was the top scorer for the USA side as he scored 47 off 82 and tried to steady the innings. Aaron Jones (16) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (16) also contributed as the two helped USA reach the three-figure mark.</p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Lowest totals defended in ODIs</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">1. United States &ndash; 122 vs Oman (2024)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">2. India &ndash; 125 vs Pakistan (1985)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3. West Indies &ndash; 127 vs England (1981)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">4. Zimbabwe &ndash; 129 vs Afghanistan (2017)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">5. South Africa &ndash; 129 vs England (1998)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">6. Afghanistan &ndash; 131 vs Zimbabwe (2015)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">7. Zimbabwe &ndash; 134 vs England (1992)</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Oman fail to chase</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Tasked to chase 123 to win, Oman had a horrible batting collapse as they were bowled out for 65 in 25.3 overs. Hammad Mirza with 29 runs was the only batter to score in double figures for the hosts with no other batter showing any resilience. Interestingly, four batters were out on duck for Oman, highlighting flaws in the batting line-up.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Nosthush Kenjige was the pick of the bowlers for the USA as he ended with figures of 11/5 while Milind Kumar (17/2) and Yasir Mohammad (10/2) were also among the wicket-takers.</p>

Sports, Cricket: USA defended a mere 122 to rewrite the record books. Previously, the record was held by India, which beat Pakistan while defending a total of 125 in Sharjah.

USA’s men’s cricket team beat Oman on Tuesday (Feb 18), breaking India’s long-standing record for the lowest total defended in an ODI match. Playing at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat, USA defended a mere 122 to rewrite the record books. Previously, the record was held by India, which beat Pakistan in 1985 while defending a total of 125 in Sharjah. USA break India’s record for lowest total defended Playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 cycle, Oman decided to bowl first after winning the toss. The decision proved right as the visitors were narrowed to 31/5 in 13 overs before some resolute batting show by the batters. Shakeel Ahmed (20/3), Aamir Kaleem (22/2) and Samay Shrivastava (41/2) were the pick of the bowlers for Oman. Milind Kumar was the top scorer for the USA side as he scored 47 off 82 and tried to steady the innings. Aaron Jones (16) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (16) also contributed as the two helped USA reach the three-figure mark. ALSO READ | SWOT analysis | Champions Trophy 2025: Underdogs with fighting spirit - Can Bangladesh overcome the odds? Lowest totals defended in ODIs 1. United States – 122 vs Oman (2024) 2. India – 125 vs Pakistan (1985) 3. West Indies – 127 vs England (1981) 4. Zimbabwe – 129 vs Afghanistan (2017) 5. South Africa – 129 vs England (1998) 6. Afghanistan – 131 vs Zimbabwe (2015) 7. Zimbabwe – 134 vs England (1992) Oman fail to chase Tasked to chase 123 to win, Oman had a horrible batting collapse as they were bowled out for 65 in 25.3 overs. Hammad Mirza with 29 runs was the only batter to score in double figures for the hosts with no other batter showing any resilience. Interestingly, four batters were out on duck for Oman, highlighting flaws in the batting line-up. Nosthush Kenjige was the pick of the bowlers for the USA as he ended with figures of 11/5 while Milind Kumar (17/2) and Yasir Mohammad (10/2) were also among the wicket-takers.

USA men's cricket team breaks record for lowest total defended in ODIs, in Oman match

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<p>India’s U-19 World Cup winning captain, Unmukt Chand, found no place in USA’s 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup as former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson was picked for the marquee event. While Monak Patel retains his place as the captain, Aaron Jones is named his deputy. USA is making its T20 World Cup debut and co-hosts the 20-team tournament alongside the West Indies.</p>

<p>"USA Cricket (USAC) five member Men’s National Selection Panel has picked its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. The tournament, set to commence on June 1 and jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, will see Monank Patel lead the team once again. The same squad will also play against Bangladesh in Houston, Texas for the three T20Is bilateral matches ahead of the World Cup,” USA’s official statement read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chand, who retired from Indian cricket after failing to make it to the senior team, moved to the USA to ply his trade in several franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide, and eventually represent America in World Cups. After he got snubbed from the squad for the five-match T20Is against Canada, which USA won 4-0, Chand was overlooked in the final 15 for the marquee event.</p>

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<p>On the contrary, ex-Kiwi star Corey Anderson, who played two T20 WCs for the BlackCaps before (2014 and 2016), alongside the 2015 50-over World Cup, got picked, returning to play the ICC tournament after a long hiatus.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, former Pakistan U-19 cricketer, Shayan Jahangir, is recalled to the side at the expense of Gajanand Singh, who made scores of 1* and 0 against Canada in the recently-concluded series. Although Jahangir’s exclusion from the Canada series surprised everyone, as he was USA’s leading run-scorer at the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, his last-moment selection brings stability to the side.</p>

<p>Talismanic bowler Ali Khan returned to the side following an injury layoff, as former Canada captain Nitish Kumar found a place in the final 15, thanks to his 64 in his only appearance against Canada. Former Delhi and RCB batter, Milind Kumar, alongside Andries Gous and Steven Taylor make up for the remainder of USA’s batting line up.</p>

<h2>Here is USA’s final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup –</h2>

<p>Monank Patel (captain, wk), Aaron Jones (vice-captain), Andries Gous (wk), Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Milind Kumar, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jessy Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige and Nisarg Patel</p>


India’s U-19 World Cup winning captain, Unmukt Chand, found no place in USA’s 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup as former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson was picked for the marquee event.

India’s U-19 World Cup winning captain, Unmukt Chand, found no place in USA’s 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup as former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson was picked for the marquee event. While Monak Patel retains his place as the captain, Aaron Jones is named his deputy. USA is making its T20 World Cup debut and co-hosts the 20-team tournament alongside the West Indies. "USA Cricket (USAC) five member Men’s National Selection Panel has picked its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. The tournament, set to commence on June 1 and jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, will see Monank Patel lead the team once again. The same squad will also play against Bangladesh in Houston, Texas for the three T20Is bilateral matches ahead of the World Cup,” USA’s official statement read. It's almost time to defend our home turf in the @T20WorldCup! Here is our 15-player squad that will be representing the United States in the World Cup beginning on June 1!#WeAreUSACricket #T20WorldCup #TeamUSA #Cricket pic.twitter.com/phnzT2Ce48 — USA Cricket (@usacricket) May 3, 2024 × Chand, who retired from Indian cricket after failing to make it to the senior team, moved to the USA to ply his trade in several franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide, and eventually represent America in World Cups. After he got snubbed from the squad for the five-match T20Is against Canada, which USA won 4-0, Chand was overlooked in the final 15 for the marquee event. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Rovman Powell to lead West Indies' 15-man squad; no international return for Sunil Narine On the contrary, ex-Kiwi star Corey Anderson, who played two T20 WCs for the BlackCaps before (2014 and 2016), alongside the 2015 50-over World Cup, got picked, returning to play the ICC tournament after a long hiatus. Meanwhile, former Pakistan U-19 cricketer, Shayan Jahangir, is recalled to the side at the expense of Gajanand Singh, who made scores of 1* and 0 against Canada in the recently-concluded series. Although Jahangir’s exclusion from the Canada series surprised everyone, as he was USA’s leading run-scorer at the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, his last-moment selection brings stability to the side. Talismanic bowler Ali Khan returned to the side following an injury layoff, as former Canada captain Nitish Kumar found a place in the final 15, thanks to his 64 in his only appearance against Canada. Former Delhi and RCB batter, Milind Kumar, alongside Andries Gous and Steven Taylor make up for the remainder of USA’s batting line up. Here is USA’s final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup – Monank Patel (captain, wk), Aaron Jones (vice-captain), Andries Gous (wk), Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Nitish Kumar, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Milind Kumar, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jessy Singh, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige and Nisarg Patel

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