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Observer
3 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Oman return home proud after successful USA tour
MUSCAT: Oman narrowly missed out on a perfect tour finish after falling just nine runs short against hosts USA in a high-octane match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, USA, on Tuesday. Despite the narrow loss, Duleep Mendis' men can take pride in a hugely successful campaign, winning three out of four matches to consolidate their overall third place in the League 2 standings with 24 points — just behind leaders USA (28) and second-placed Netherlands (26). All three teams have played 20 games each. Scotland are fourth with 20 points from 16 games, followed by Canada (20 from 20), Namibia (14 from 20), UAE (6 from 16), and Nepal (6 from 12). On Tuesday, chasing a formidable target of 294 after the hosts posted 293/8, Oman staged a spirited fight led by a blistering 72 off 51 balls from all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood. However, USA held their nerve in the closing overs to clinch a nail-biting victory, restricting Oman to 284/9. Mehmood's late counterattack, featuring five boundaries and three sixes, nearly pulled off a sensational heist. He was well supported by Vinayak Shukla (46 off 37) and Hammad Mirza (50 off 52). But wickets fell at regular intervals, and Mehmood's dismissal in the 48th over at 273 proved pivotal. Earlier, USA rode on a steady team performance to post a strong total. Saiteja Mukkamalla top-scored with a fluent 73 off 79 deliveries, while Harmeet Singh was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution — 33 off 36 balls and a crucial bowling spell of 3/69. Key contributions also came from openers Smit Patel (41) and Shayan Jahangir (37), with Sanjay Krishnamurthi providing a late flourish through a rapid unbeaten 40 off 27 balls. Oman's bowlers shared the workload: Mehmood (3/58), Aamir Kaleem (2/43), and Shakeel Ahmed (2/52) were among the wickets. Despite disciplined efforts, the USA batters paced their innings well, accelerating at the death to push the total just beyond reach. In response, Oman lost Aamir Kaleem early but skipper Jatinder Singh (42) provided a solid platform. The middle-order trio of Mirza, Shukla and Mehmood revived the chase, and with 21 needed off the last two overs and two wickets in hand, Oman still had a shot. But Jasdeep Singh (3/64) and Harmeet Singh ensured USA finished on top. Although Oman missed out on a perfect four-win record, the team captained by Jatinder, return home with their heads held high. The tour was a strong statement of their consistency and growing strength in the 50-over format. BRIEF SCORES: USA 293/8 (Smit Patel 41, Shayan Jahangir 37, Saiteja Mukkamalla 73, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 40*, Harmeet Singh 33; Sufyan Mehmood 3/58, Shakeel Ahmed 2/52, Aamir Kaleem 2/43) beat Oman 284/9 (Jatinder Singh 42, Hammad Mirza 50, Vinayak Shukla 46, Sufyan Mehmood 72; Jasdeep Singh 3/64, Harmeet Singh 3/69)
Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Oman go down fighting to hosts USA but return home proud after successful tour
Muscat – Oman narrowly missed out on a perfect tour finish after falling just nine runs short against hosts USA in a high-octane match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, USA, on Tuesday. Despite the narrow loss, Duleep Mendis' men can take pride in a hugely successful campaign, winning three out of four matches to consolidate their overall third place in the League 2 standings with 24 points — just behind leaders USA (28) and second-placed Netherlands (26). All three teams have played 20 games each. Scotland are fourth with 20 points from 16 games, followed by Canada (20 from 20), Namibia (14 from 20), UAE (6 from 16), and Nepal (6 from 12). On Tuesday, chasing a formidable target of 294 after the hosts posted 293/8, Oman staged a spirited fight led by a blistering 72 off 51 balls from all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood. However, USA held their nerve in the closing overs to clinch a nail-biting victory, restricting Oman to 284/9. Mehmood's late counterattack, featuring five boundaries and three sixes, nearly pulled off a sensational heist. He was well supported by Vinayak Shukla (46 off 37) and Hammad Mirza (50 off 52). But wickets fell at regular intervals, and Mehmood's dismissal in the 48th over at 273 proved pivotal. Earlier, USA rode on a steady team performance to post a strong total. Saiteja Mukkamalla top-scored with a fluent 73 off 79 deliveries, while Harmeet Singh was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution — 33 off 36 balls and a crucial bowling spell of 3/69. Key contributions also came from openers Smit Patel (41) and Shayan Jahangir (37), with Sanjay Krishnamurthi providing a late flourish through a rapid unbeaten 40 off 27 balls. Oman's bowlers shared the workload: Mehmood (3/58), Aamir Kaleem (2/43), and Shakeel Ahmed (2/52) were among the wickets. Despite disciplined efforts, the USA batters paced their innings well, accelerating at the death to push the total just beyond reach. In response, Oman lost Aamir Kaleem early but skipper Jatinder Singh (42) provided a solid platform. The middle-order trio of Mirza, Shukla and Mehmood revived the chase, and with 21 needed off the last two overs and two wickets in hand, Oman still had a shot. But Jasdeep Singh (3/64) and Harmeet Singh ensured USA finished on top. Although Oman missed out on a perfect four-win record, the team captained by Jatinder, return home with their heads held high. The tour was a strong statement of their consistency and growing strength in the 50-over format. BRIEF SCORES USA 293/8 (Smit Patel 41, Shayan Jahangir 37, Saiteja Mukkamalla 73, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 40*, Harmeet Singh 33; Sufyan Mehmood 3/58, Shakeel Ahmed 2/52, Aamir Kaleem 2/43) beat Oman 284/9 (Jatinder Singh 42, Hammad Mirza 50, Vinayak Shukla 46, Sufyan Mehmood 72; Jasdeep Singh 3/64, Harmeet Singh 3/69)
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada loses to Oman in World League 2 cricket match cut short by bad weather
LAUDERHILL – Oman defeated Canada by 18 runs Friday in a ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match play called early due to heavy rain. Oman's victory was decided by the Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) method, the formula used to calculate the winning side when inclement weather intervenes. Canada won the toss and elected to bat first at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. Captain/opener Navneet Dhaliwal led the way with 73 runs, in a 120-ball knock that included five fours and one six, as Canada was all out for 212 in 48.4 overs. No. 5 batsman Mansab Gill added 59 runs. Canada went down swinging, losing its last three wickets for just one run. Oman was 108 for three when play was halted in the 24th over due to poor weather. Hammad Mirza was top scorer with 31 runs with Jatinder Snigh adding 27 and Mujibur Ali 23 not out. Oman won by 15 runs when the two teams met Monday. That followed a 169-run Canada loss to the United States last Saturday. The World League 2 features eight teams — also including Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Scotland and the United Arab Emirates — with each side playing 36 one-day internationals spread across nine triangular series through December 2026. The top four teams move on to a 10-country World Cup Qualifier that will send the last four teams to the 2027 World Cup. The Netherlands (12-6-0 with two no-results, 26 points) top the standings ahead of the U.S. (12-6-0, 24 points), Oman (11-6-0 with two no-results, 24 points) and Scotland (9-5-0 with two no-results, 20 points). Canada (9-8-0 with two no-results, 20 points) is fifth. Canada is ranked 18th in the world in the ICC ODI (one-day international) rankings, compared to No. 15 for the U.S. and No. 16 for Oman. The bottom four teams can also progress to the qualifier but will have to get there via the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff which includes the top four teams from the Cricket World Cup Challenge League. The Canadians, who won promotion to World League 2 from the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff, face the U.S. on Sunday. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025
Canada Standard
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Jatinder Singh shines in Super Over as Oman edge USA in thrilling League 2 clash
ANI 22 May 2025, 11:35 GMT+10 Lauderhill (Florida) [US], May 22 (ANI): Skipper Jatinder Singh emerged as the match-winner, guiding Oman to a nail-biting Super Over victory against the United States of America (USA) in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter in Lauderhill on Wednesday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jatinder scored a century to help Oman post a total of 266 that USA were able to match, before returning in the extra over to deliver the knockout blow as Oman moved up to third on the League 2 standings. The experienced right-hander paced Oman's innings after they were sent into bat first by USA captain Monank Patel. he was eventually dismissed in the 41st over after contributing 100 from just 101 deliveries. It looked like Oman had enough runs on the board to defend, but Jasdeep Singh took 17 from the final six deliveries to ensure the match was sent into a deciding Super Over. Harmeet Singh and Andries Gous could only manage 13 runs from the USA Super Over, with Jatinder smashing 12 runs from the first three deliveries of Oman's extra over, eventually clinching the victory. The win sees Oman move past Scotland and up to third place on the League 2 standings, while the USA remain in second spot. Oman will be back in action on Friday when they take on Canada at the same venue in Lauderhill. (ANI)
Mint
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Scotlands Matthew Cross, Mark Watt fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
New Delhi [India] May 13 (ANI): Scotland's wicketkeeper/batter Matthew Cross and spinner Mark Watt have received fines after their recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 game against the Netherlands, on Saturday, as per the ICC website. Matthew Cross and Mark Watt have been fined 10 percent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate instances during their recent League 2 outing against the Netherlands. They have been found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decision during an International Match." In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary records of both Cross and Watt. The players do not have any previous offences in the preceding 24-month period. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Riwan Akram and Roland Black, and reserve umpire Nitin Bathi. Watt was charged for voicing his disagreement for an appeal against Netherlands captain Scott Edwards turned down in the first innings. The Scotland spinner responded by throwing his cap hard on the ground. The incident pertaining to Cross during the 46th over of the Scotland innings, when the batter, adjudged LBW off spinner Roelof van der Merwe, showed his bat in dissent and delayed his departure from the crease. Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Phil Thompson of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings. Scotland was eventually bested by the Netherlands by 19 runs at the VRA Cricket Amsterdam in Amsterdam. (ANI)
