America created history by defeating UAE, this batsman played record breaking innings

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|06-10-2026

Delhi: In the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 match played in Dallas, America created a great record by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a thrilling manner. America successfully chased the big target of 330 runs and won with seven balls to spare. Its biggest hero was Milind Kumar, who scored an unbeaten century and gave a historic victory to the American team.

Milind Kumar's stormy innings

Milind Kumar scored unbeaten 116 runs in only 84 balls.

His innings included seven fours and five sixes. This was his fifth century in ODI cricket. With this brilliant performance, he made another big achievement in American cricket.

Milind has now become the batsman who has hit the most sixes for America in men's ODI cricket. 38 sixes have been registered in his name. He has left behind Monank Patel, who has 34 sixes, while Aaron Jones is at third place with 32 sixes.

Unbroken partnership of 160 runs

America's innings was under great pressure at that time, but Milind and Shubham Ranjane changed the course of the match by batting brilliantly.

Both made an unbeaten partnership of 160 runs for the fifth wicket. Shubham also batted well and scored 57 runs. Thanks to the partnership of both, America achieved the target of 330 runs in the 49th over.

America's biggest successful run chase

This is the biggest successful run chase in the history of American ODI cricket. Earlier, the team had achieved the target of 294 runs against Nepal in Dallas in 2024. This was also the second biggest run chase in the history of League-2.

The road to the World Cup became easier

After this victory, America has reached the top in the points table of League-2.

The team has already made it to the World Cup qualifiers. Now one more win in the remaining matches can ensure America's first place in League-2. America will be eyeing the stellar performance of players like Milind Kumar to make it to the World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year.

FAQ

How many runs did America achieve against UAE?

America successfully achieved UAE's target of 330 runs in the 49th over with seven balls remaining.

Who was the hero of America's victory against UAE?

Milind Kumar was the biggest hero of the victory. He scored unbeaten 116 runs on 84 balls, which included seven fours and five sixes.

Which new record did Milind Kumar make?

Milind Kumar became the batsman to hit the most sixes for America in men's ODI cricket. He now has 38 sixes in his name.