Thu Oct 31 18:41:07 UTC 2024: ## Scotland Crushes USA by 10 Wickets in Devastating ODI Victory
**Fort Lauderdale, Florida:** Scotland delivered a crushing 10-wicket victory over the USA in the first ODI of the three-match series, leaving the hosts reeling in a dominant display of batting and bowling.
The match was effectively over within the first hour, as Brad Currie and Brandon McMullen wreaked havoc on the USA batting order. The pair combined for a devastating spell of fast bowling, dismantling the top order and reducing USA to 39/6.
Only Shadley Van Schalkwyk, with a maiden ODI half-century, managed to offer any resistance, rescuing USA from a potential humiliation of being bowled out under 50. However, the damage was already done, and the USA were ultimately bowled out for 144.
In response, Andrew Umeed and Charlie Tear orchestrated a ruthless chase, effortlessly accumulating the required runs in just 24.5 overs. Umeed, in particular, shone brightly, smashing 98 runs off 54 balls, a performance that included a powerful half-century in only 36 deliveries.
Currie, with figures of 4-32, and McMullen (3-37) were the standout performers for Scotland, while Umeed’s blistering knock secured a resounding victory for his team.
This crushing defeat leaves the USA with a mountain to climb in the series, facing an uphill battle to level the score.
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