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The match between the United Arab Emirates and the United States was the 86th match of League 2 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2023/24–2027), held on October 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The United Arab Emirates batted first and posted 211/9 in 50 overs after receiving the batting order from the United States.
In response, the United States chased down the target with composure, reaching 213/6 in 49.1 overs to win by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining). This was the second ODI in a bilateral series within the league phase.
Player of the Match: Shubham Ranjane (USA) for his all-round contribution of 46* with the bat and 2/44 with the ball.
This victory has significant implications for both teams in the context of the ICC CWC 2 League, a crucial pathway to qualifying for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup.
The league features eight teams playing 24 matches each (home and away). The top three (plus the hosts, South Africa) advance directly, while the others participate in the World Cup qualifiers.
: The victory gives the United States two points, bringing their total to 30 points from 21 matches (15 wins, 6 losses). This consolidates their position at the top of the points table, tied on points with Scotland, but ahead in net run rate (+0.825 compared to Scotland’s +0.925).
Their fightback demonstrated resilience, with captain Monank Patel’s half-century anchoring the innings and Ranjane’s final knock highlighting their depth. Consequences: Increases the US’s chances of direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup, reducing the pressure in the remaining matches. It also improves team morale for future tours, which could attract further investment in US cricket infrastructure. However, maintaining consistency against stronger teams like Scotland and the Netherlands will be key to avoiding a drop in the NRR.
The loss leaves 0 points, leaving the UAE in the bottom half of the table (exact position after the match: likely 6th or 7th, based on previous performance, with 8-10 points from over 20 matches). Their batting showed potential with Kaushik’s aggressive 53, but collapses in the middle order (e.g., losing 5 wickets for 38 runs) exposed their vulnerabilities.
Increases the risk of relegation or forces the UAE into the high-risk World Cup qualifying play-offs. This highlights the need for batting stability and improved death-ball delivery, which could lead to squad changes or coaching overhauls. On a positive note, the 211 total was defendable on a Dubai pitch, offering lessons on home-field advantage in future matches.
The US’s calculated pursuit and all-around display overshadowed the UAE’s tenacious but insufficient effort, underscoring the growing competitiveness of partner nations in global cricket. For the US, this result is a statement of intent in their World Cup qualifying campaign, combining experienced players like Patel with emerging talents like Ranjane.
The UAE, for its part, must address its execution flaws to save its season. Overall, the match highlights the league’s role in the rise of non-Test-playing nations, with the US emerging as a surprise candidate for direct qualification, while the UAE faces an uphill battle.
