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Oman’s Spinners Dominate as USA Crumble in Crushing Defeat
Ahmed’s Four-Wicket Haul and Jatinder’s Heroics Seal Victory for Oman
Oman’s experienced left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed and newly appointed captain Jatinder Singh guided their team to a dominant seven-wicket victory over the USA in a one-sided ODI clash. Ahmed, despite playing only his ninth ODI, showcased his first-class experience by dismantling the USA batting lineup with a match-winning four-wicket haul. Jatinder Singh’s unbeaten 82-run knock further ensured Oman’s comfortable chase, countering a lone-fighter innings of 80 by USA’s young batter Sai Teja Mukkamalla.
USA’s Batting Collapse: Mukkamalla Stands Alone
Early Wickets Derail USA’s Start
USA’s batting lineup struggled from the outset after losing their opener Smit Patel early in the innings. Patel’s disappointing run continued as he fell in the third over to Shakeel Ahmed, setting the tone for Oman’s bowling dominance.
Ahmed continued his devastating spell, dismissing key USA batters Monank Patel and Andries Gous in quick succession, reducing the visitors to a fragile 36/3 within the first powerplay.
Mukkamalla’s Lone Resistance
Despite the early collapse, 20-year-old Sai Teja Mukkamalla showcased exceptional skill and maturity, taking the attack to Oman’s bowlers. He played a series of elegant strokes, including a fine glance off Ahmed and a powerful cover drive off Hassnain Shah.
With wickets falling around him, Mukkamalla found a brief ally in Milind Kumar, adding 35 crucial runs for the fourth wicket. However, Milind’s cautious 12 off 36 balls ended when he edged a delivery from Jay Odedra to the close-in fielder.
From there, USA’s innings lost momentum as middle-order batter Aaron Jones struggled to score freely, consuming 44 deliveries for just 15 runs before miscuing a lofted shot straight to long-on.
Lower Order Falters as Oman’s Spinners Take Charge
Following Jones’ dismissal, USA collapsed completely, losing their final six wickets for just 32 runs. Leg-spinner Samay Shrivastava’s well-controlled googlies further choked the lower order, removing Harmeet Singh and Sanjay Krishnamurthy before Ahmed returned to dismiss Mukkamalla for 80, denying him a well-deserved century.
USA was eventually bowled out for 151, with no other batter crossing 20 runs except for Mukkamalla.
Oman’s Steady Chase Led by Jatinder Singh
Early Defensive Approach
With a modest target of 152, Oman started cautiously. The USA, inspired by Oman’s success, introduced left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige in the second over. However, unlike Ahmed, Kenjige struggled to make an impact.
Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem ensured a solid start, putting up a composed half-century opening stand. Jatinder, known for his aggressive stroke play, initially curbed his natural instincts and played a defensive knock, scoring just 12 off his first 42 balls.
Jatinder Accelerates as Oman Cruises to Victory
Jatinder broke free after surviving the early phase, launching into Milind Kumar’s off-spin with a six over mid-wicket. This shot reignited his momentum, and he soon followed up with an elegant cover drive off Shadley van Schalkwyk.
USA got a breakthrough when Harmeet Singh trapped Kaleem LBW, but by then, Oman was already in control.
Harmeet provided a brief spark, also dismissing Hammad Mirza for an aggressive 23, but the target was too small for USA’s bowlers to build pressure.
Jatinder cruised to his fifty off 88 balls, and with Oman needing only a handful of runs, he unleashed a flurry of boundaries. He stylishly reverse-swept Harmeet Singh before sealing the match with a powerful six over long-on off Aaron Jones.
Oman comfortably reached 152/3, securing a convincing seven-wicket win with 10.3 overs to spare.
Key Takeaways from the Match
Oman’s Spin Dominance
- Shakeel Ahmed’s 4/28 exposed USA’s weakness against spin.
- Samay Shrivastava’s clever variations prevented a lower-order recovery.
Mukkamalla’s Impressive Knock
- Scored 80 runs off 94 balls, showcasing composure and class.
- Held the innings together while others struggled.
Jatinder’s Captain’s Knock
- Started cautiously but finished unbeaten on 82.
- Led Oman to a comfortable victory, displaying both patience and aggression.
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