USA Defends Lowest Total in Men's ODI History Against Oman

In a groundbreaking One Day International (ODI) match, the USA cricket team achieved a historic victory over Oman in Al Amerat, marking the first time in 4,671 ODIs that no fast bowler was used. The USA, batting first, set a record by defending the lowest total in ODI history, scoring just 122 runs and bowling Oman out for a mere 65, winning by 57 runs. This victory surpassed India's long-standing record of defending 125 runs against Pakistan in 1985. Notably, all 19 wickets in the match were taken by spinners, with USA's Nosthush Kenjige excelling with figures of 5/11. The match also recorded a combined total of 187 runs, making it the second-lowest aggregate score in ODI history. This performance has drawn attention to the effectiveness of spin bowling in limited-overs cricket.