United States of America (USA) have etched their name in cricket history by successfully defending the lowest total in men's ODI cricket. Their 57-run victory over Oman, after posting just 122, helped them break India's 40-year-old record of defending 125 against Pakistan, India had achieved the feat against their arch-rivals in 1985. Spin dominance In an unprecedented development across 4,671 men's ODIs, the match witnessed exclusive spin bowling from both sides. Nine spinners shared bowling duties, marking the first-ever ODI without a single delivery from a pace bowler. Match-winning performance American left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige emerged as the architect of the victory, recording career-best figures of 5-11. His spell proved decisive as Oman crumbled to 65 all out in 25.3 overs during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Al Amerat, implying a 57-run win for USA. It was Milind Kumar, however, who was adjudged the Player of the Match. He first remained unbeaten on 47 in a low-scoring affair and also came in handy with the ball, picking 2 wickets for 17 runs. Statistical significance The contest yielded several remarkable statistics: Venue trend The Al Amerat ground has emerged as a spinner's paradise during this tournament. Teams batting first against Oman have consistently struggled, failing to cross 170 in all eight matches. This pattern contrasts sharply with other games at the venue, where teams have managed 240-plus totals. The previous match at the venue foreshadowed this trend, with Oman losing eight wickets while chasing 96 against Namibia, with only one over bowled by a pace bowler.Original Article