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USA Secure League 2 Title with Four‑Wicket Win Over Namibia
By icc
The United States clinched the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 title after a four‑wicket victory over Namibia in Dallas on Wednesday. Captain Monank Patel scored 108, guiding the USA to chase Namibia’s 298/9 with seven balls to spare at Grand Prairie Stadium. The win gave the USA two additional points in the League 2 standings, making it impossible for any of the other seven teams to overtake them even though matches remain. The USA had already secured a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, where they will compete for a spot in next year’s World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Namibia’s opener Michael van Lingen had set a solid platform, partnering with Louren Steenkamp (30) and skipper Gerhard Erasmus (76) to build a competitive total. The USA’s steady batting, with contributions from Smit Patel (50) and Shehan Jayasuriya (74), ensured they reached the target and won their first League 2 title.
Frequently asked questions
How many wickets did the USA win by?
Four wickets.
Who scored a century for the USA?
Monank Patel scored 108.
What was the target score the USA chased?
298/9.