The United States defeated Oman on Tuesday at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), breaking India’s record. The USA set a new ODI record by defending the lowest total in history, restricting Oman to just 65 runs after setting a target of 122. The USA bowlers delivered an exceptional performance, securing a 57-run victory in the ODI World Cup League match.
USA managed to score 122 runs in 35.3 overs, with Milind Kumar being the only batter to play a notable innings, scoring 47 runs. Nosthush Kenjige starred in the bowling attack, taking five wickets for just 11 runs as the United States bowled out Oman for 65.
Lowest total defended in ODI
| Country | Versus | Ground | Match | Target | Score | Result |
| USA | Oman | Al Amerat Cricket Ground | 18-2-2025 | 122 | 65 | USA won by 57 runs |
| India | Pakistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 22/03/1985 | 126 | 87 | India won by 38 runs |
| West Indies | England | Arnos Vale Ground | 04/02/1981 | 128 | 125 | West Indies won by 2 runs |
| Zimbabwe | Afghanistan | Harare Sports Club | 21/02/2017 | 130 | 126 | Zimbabwe won by 3 runs |
| South Africa | England | Buffalo Park | 19/01/1996 | 130 | 115 | South Africa won by 14 runs |
| Afghanistan | Zimbabwe | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 25/12/2015 | 132 | 82 | Afghanistan won by 49 runs |
| Zimbabwe | England | Lavington Sports Oval | 18/03/1992 | 135 | 125 | Zimbabwe won by 9 runs |
| Kenya | Zimbabwe | Harare Sports Club | 01/03/2006 | 135 | 69 | Kenya won by 65 runs |
| Zimbabwe | West Indies | Sydney Cricket Ground | 23/01/2001 | 139 | 91 | Zimbabwe won by 47 runs |
| South Africa | West Indies | Newlands | 17/02/1993 | 141 | 136 | South Africa won by 4 runs |
| Pakistan | New Zealand | Eden Park | 06/03/1994 | 147 | 110 | Pakistan won by 36 runs |
USA breaks India’s record
USA broke India’s record of defending the lowest total. They had defeated Pakistan after scoring a low target of 126 runs. They had bowled out the oppenent at 87.
